Project Manager Level 3 (Supported Housing Strategy)

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type:  Full-Time, Temporary (12 months)

Closing Date: 12 May 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm 

Interview Method: Face to Face 

Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. 

This Role is subject to - 

2 References - where possible we require 3 years of employment history

The City Council is looking for a Supported Housing Strategy Project Manager, on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The role will lead on developing Manchester’s ambitious new Supported Housing Strategy. This will involve coordinating work to develop supported housing needs assessments, a new supported housing strategy, delivery plan and monitoring framework in line with the statutory requirements of the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act.

Based in the Strategic Housing team, the new Supported Housing Strategy Project Manager will play a leading role within the Growth & Development Directorate – set up to deliver on key housing market objectives in line with the sustainable economic transformation of the city.

About the Team

The Housing Strategy Team is responsible for advancing Manchester’s Housing Strategy, which includes an ambitious goal of 36,000 new homes by 2032 (with 10,000 affordable homes). Our team champions projects designed to increase housing supply, improve housing quality, and support vulnerable residents in secure housing environments. The team also manages the city’s Enabling Independence Accommodation Strategy, which fosters independence through innovative housing solutions across Manchester. By collaborating closely with other departments, commissioners, and housing providers, we work to ensure Manchester’s housing landscape evolves and grows in line with residents’ needs.

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 Manchester’s new Supported Housing Strategy. For example:

• Lead on developing Manchester’s ambitious new Local Supported Housing Strategy in line with the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
• Head up the multidisciplinary Local Supported Housing Strategy project team with lead commissioners in Adult Social Care and Children’s and other officers from across the Council
• Coordinate supporting housing needs assessment work, including supply mapping, unmet need analysis and future demand forecasting.
• Champion resident experience, promoting independence, dignity, safety and high‑quality supported housing.
• Procure consultant support where required and oversee commissions to ensure tight deadlines are achieved
• Develop and track the delivery plan, including commissioning, quality assurance and oversight.
• Drive a partnership approach to achieving local outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with Manchester’s wider housing, health, social care, homelessness and community safety strategies.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced project manager with a passion for public service and social impact. Your role as Supported Housing Strategy 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.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact [email protected]

Why Manchester

Manchester is often ranked as one of the best cities in the world to live within international media circles, with ‘nightlife’, ‘creativity’, ‘community spirit’, ‘friendliness’ and ‘getting to know your neighbours’ top of the list. We are home to the UK’s largest indoor arena, its second largest international airport, major sporting venues, great public transport options, and is right in the heart of the nation’s motorway network. On our doorstep are National Parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty and stunning coastlines. Within the City, our 600,000 residents live in every kind of housing from modern residential skyscrapers, traditional Victorian terraced neighbourhoods, to leafy suburban districts.

This role involves blended / hybrid working. You may be able to work from home or remotely some of the time, or for certain tasks or limited days or hours. For the remainder of the time, you will be required to work at council sites or offices. This will depend on your role’s responsibilities and your personal circumstances.

Our Values

At Manchester City Council, we value our community and diversity, with a strong commitment to equality, fairness, and inclusion. We are proud of Manchester’s heritage, passionate about its future, and embrace teamwork, innovation, and trust.

Join Us

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to Manchester’s growth and transformation. If you’re ready to make a difference in the housing sector and align with Manchester’s values, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, simply complete an application and submit an expression of interest along with a copy of you CV.

Apply today to shape the future of housing in Manchester!

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

Project Management: Proven ability to define, document and deliver complex, long‑term projects through to implementation, including those with significant business, political or public profile impact and high‑risk interdependencies.

Strategic Thinking: Experience in strategy development is essential. Proven ability to demonstrate strong strategic insight; identifying patterns, trends and long‑term opportunities in order to shape and articulate a clear future vision aligned with the Council’s long‑term objectives.

Policy Development: Able to lead the development of innovative, evidence‑based policy options, with a strong understanding of the political context and clear analysis of practical implementation and real‑world impact.

Analytical Skills: Highly developed analytical capability, able to interpret and synthesise complex data and information from multiple sources, identifying patterns, relationships and systemic impacts to inform sound decision‑making.

Planning and Organising: Focus and objectivity under pressure; effectively managing a complex, multi‑priority workload and progressing multiple plans and initiatives concurrently.

Communication Skills: Communicates complex and sensitive information clearly and persuasively to audiences at all levels, adapting style and approach to ensure shared understanding and engagement.

People Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and resource diverse teams across a wide operational area, managing risk and decision‑making while establishing a clear sense of purpose and commitment to shared objectives.

Commissioning and Partnership Working: Provides expert advice and leadership to develop commissioning capability across local partners, directly supporting the delivery of joint commissioning priorities and outcomes.

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities. 

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. 

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits 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 

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. 

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. 

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme 

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long-term condition

 When You Join Us 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [email protected]. 

What we will need from you if you're successful 

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.  

Pre-Employment Checks 

If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. 

Other relevant information 

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. 

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