Housing Improvement Programme Manager
JOB_53786554775777Job type
TemporaryLocation
BirminghamWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Project And Programme ManagementIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£500–£700 per day (DoE) Inside IR35Closing date
16 Mar 2026
£500–£700 per day (DoE) Inside IR35
Location: Birmingham – 3 days per week on site
Initial 6‑month contract
Initial 6‑month contract
Hays is partnering with a local council to recruit an experienced Housing Improvement Programme Manager. This role will lead a major programme of work designed to modernise services, strengthen compliance, and deliver better outcomes for residents. We are seeking a dynamic transformation leader with a strong housing background and proven experience delivering major IT system change.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership opportunity within one of the council’s highest‑priority transformation programmes. You will shape, direct, and deliver a multi‑year improvement journey across the Housing service—modernising systems, improving processes, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
You will collaborate closely with senior leaders, service managers, ICT teams, suppliers, and residents to ensure the programme achieves measurable, long‑lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of the Housing Improvement Programme, ensuring clear milestones, governance, and outcomes
- Oversee the procurement, implementation, and successful rollout of a major new Housing IT system
- Develop a Housing Transformation Plan in readiness for mobilisation over the next 6–9 months
- Drive service redesign, process improvement, and cultural change across housing operations
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency, collaboration, and resident‑focused results
- Manage programme risks, budgets, resources, and reporting to senior leadership and elected members
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with best practice in social housing
About You
We are looking for someone with both strategic insight and hands‑on programme delivery expertise.
You will bring:
- Significant experience within housing services, ideally in a local authority or social housing environment
- A formal programme management qualification or extensive relevant experience
- A strong track record of delivering large‑scale transformation programmes
- Demonstrable experience in procuring and implementing major IT systems—ideally within housing
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to challenge, influence, and inspire teams through change
- A strong commitment to improving services for residents and delivering meaningful, sustainable outcomes
If you’re an experienced transformation leader looking to make a significant impact, please send your updated CV!
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