Project Manager Level 1 at Manchester City Council

About the Role

As a Project Manager within Manchester City Council’s Housing Strategy Team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Manchester’s housing goals by developing and delivering Manchester’s new Supported Housing Strategy. For example:

• Project manage the development of Manchester’s Local Supported Housing Strategy in line with the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023.
• Coordinate supporting housing needs assessment work, including supply mapping, unmet need analysis and future demand forecasting.
• Develop and track the Support Housing Strategy delivery plan. 
• Ensure alignment with Manchester’s wider housing, health, social care, homelessness and community safety strategies.
• Lead a midpoint review of Manchester’s Housing Strategy – appraising the impact it has had to date and identifying what more we can do (with new Government support via the Social and Affordable Housing Programme 2026-2036).
• Consider Manchester’s Private Rented Sector strategy in light of significant government reforms to the sector via the Renters Reform Act.
• Produce reports and updates for senior leaders, members and government to meet statutory deadlines.
• Monitor implementation, review evidence and support continuous improvement.
• Champion resident experience, promoting independence, dignity, safety and high‑quality supported housing.
• This is a unique opportunity for an experienced project manager with a passion for public service and social impact. Your role as Project Manager will not only shape the future of housing in Manchester but also play a vital part in ensuring that all residents have access to safe, affordable, and high-quality housing solutions tailored to meet their needs.

About the Candidate
About the Candidate:

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

• Project Management: Proficient in structured project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects to scope, time, and budget.
• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to contribute to the development of housing policy and innovate within the housing / supported housing sector.
• Policy Skills: Able to research emerging best practice and develop innovative, creative solutions to complex policy challenges.
• Analytical: Ability to synthesise and evaluate complex data from multiple sources to inform strategic decision-making.
• Planning and Organisation: Strong time-management and organizational skills to set realistic schedules and prioritise multiple workstreams.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively across varied audiences.
• People Management: Proven ability to lead, coach, and support team members towards acBenefits we offer

Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.

• A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. 
• A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. 
• Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council 

End Date: 26th April 2026