Housing 21
Projects and Change Partner

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Projects and Change Partner - Retirement Living
Salary: £75,195 per annum
Location: Home Based
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy
The vacancy
- Hours: 35 hours per week
- Shift Pattern: Full time - 35 hours per week/ 70 hours over two weeks (nine-day fortnight)
The role
We are currently looking for a Projects and Change Manager to join our Retirement Living team here at Housing 21.
Within the role you will report into the Director of Strategic Projects and Business Improvement, and partner closely with the Director of Retirement Living.
The role will lead and deliver projects and transformation initiatives which help improve overall service delivery for residents, including overseeing change management projects which improve the way we work.
The successful post holder will help shape and lead on a portfolio of improvement projects across Retirement Living, working closely with operational colleagues ensuring projects are delivered effectively, embedded in day-to-day delivery, and meet the agreed and measurable targets that have been established.
While the role is home based the successful candidate will be required to attend team meetings at our head office in Birmingham as required.
Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.
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What we’re looking for
The essential requirements for the role include:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of working across Housing services for older people in a regulated environment.
- Experience in working at a senior level in an organisation of comparable scale, geography, and complexity.
- Substantial experience of leading and delivering national strategies and change / innovation projects, including technological change projects.
- Experienced in multi-project management and delivering across dispersed teams.
- Experience in project management to deliver service improvements, benefiting both the customer and employees.
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Holds an Ofqual Level 4 Senior Housing & Property Management Apprenticeship / CIH Level 4 or equivalent or is willing to work towards this qualification if not already held.
- Project management training or equivalent experience (desirable)
Why us?
We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made.


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Closing date for applications
22 September 2026 at 5pm
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About us
At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.
When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard and was rated the UK’s third Best Place to Work in 2024 by Glassdoor. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.
We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!
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