Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager

Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager

United Kingdom

Salary range: £55,323 - £58,461 inc. London weighting

Contract:

Fixed term/Secondment (12 months)
Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location:

Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Help shape the future of homelessness services in Brent

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

Reduce temporary accommodation. Unlock housing solutions. Deliver real impact.

This is an opportunity to lead high-profile programmes that directly improve outcomes for homeless households while reducing the council’s reliance on costly temporary accommodation.

As our Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager, you’ll drive practical, fast-paced initiatives that help residents move into settled accommodation more quickly — from bringing newly acquired homes into use, to leading targeted move‑on activity for households in high‑cost placements.

This is not a traditional back‑office project role. You’ll be working across operational services, data, housing supply and strategic delivery — solving problems, influencing stakeholders and making things happen on the ground.

The Post

We’re looking for a driven and solutions‑focused project manager to lead key homelessness reduction and temporary accommodation transformation programmes across Brent.

You’ll work at the centre of Housing Needs & Support services, coordinating complex projects that improve resident outcomes, reduce costs and strengthen pathways into long‑term housing.

You will:

• Lead programmes that reduce the use and cost of temporary accommodation
• Support homeless households to move into suitable long‑term housing faster
• Coordinate the mobilisation of newly acquired homes and ensure properties are brought into use quickly
• Use data and insight to identify priority cases, track performance and drive service improvements
• Work closely with Housing Needs & Support, Property Services, Housing Management, landlords and external partners
• Support innovative housing solutions, including private rented sector and supported accommodation initiatives
• Produce performance and savings reports for senior leaders and governance boards

This is a highly visible role where you’ll have the opportunity to influence both operational delivery and strategic decision‑making.

The Person

You’ll bring strong experience of homelessness and temporary accommodation services within a local authority setting, alongside the ability to manage multiple complex work streams in a fast‑paced environment.

You will have:

• Experience delivering homelessness, temporary accommodation or housing transformation projects
• A strong track record of improving outcomes and reducing temporary accommodation costs
• Excellent analytical and digital skills, with the ability to turn complex data into actionable insight
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence working with senior leaders and partners
• A practical, delivery‑focused mindset — someone who can move from strategy into action
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills
• Most importantly, you’ll be collaborative, resilient and outcome‑focused, with the ability to build relationships, influence change and deliver measurable results quickly.

Make your impact where it matters most

Join Brent and help shape innovative homelessness solutions that make a lasting difference for residents and communities.

We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and…