London Borough of Brent
Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager
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Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager
Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager (HNS) (L vivere £55,323 – £58,461)
Contract: Fixed term / Secondment (12 months) Hours: 36 hours per week Location: Civic Centre & other locations as required
About the Role
Help shape the future of homelessness services in Brent
In a borough known for its vibrant culture and diverse communities—home to the iconic Wembley Stadium—Brent Council is driving a bold transformation agenda. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact programmes that will:
- Reduce temporary accommodation usage
- Unlock long-term housing solutions
- Deliver measurable outcomes for homeless households
As Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager, you’ll drive rapid, practical interventions within Housing Needs & Support, bridging operational delivery and strategic initiatives. This is a pivotal role—you’ll collaborate across housing provision, property services, and homelessness partners to fast-track residents into stable homes while aligning projects with council-wide goals.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll take ownership of critical programmes focused on building and sustaining pathways out of homelessness, including:
- Leading multi-workstream projects to reduce temporary accommodation reliance
- Supporting homeless households to transition into long-term housing faster
- Coordinating the mobilisation of new housing stock (e.g., purchasing and repurposing properties) to maximise swift occupancy
- Leveraging data and insights to identify priority cases, track progress, and drive service efficiency
- Partnering with Property Services, Housing Management, landlords, and external agencies to foster innovation in housing solutions
- Overseeing private rental and supported accommodation initiatives to create scalable housing alternatives
- Producing strategic reports to justify decisions to senior leaders and governance boards
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Essential Requirements
This is a leadership opportunity for project managers with proven experience in homelessness and temporary accommodation within a local authority context. Prospective candidates should demonstrate:
- 4+ years of experience delivering housing, homelessness, or temporary accommodation projects
- A track record of reducing reliance on temporary solutions while improving resident outcomes
- Expertise in data-driven analysis: ability to translate metrics into actionable strategies
- Confidence in stakeholder management, from senior leaders to external partners
- Problem-solving acumen, with a transition-from-strategy-to-delivery mindset
- Excellent communication, organisation, and adaptability in fast-moving environments
- Ability to work in a collaborative, yet outcome-focused capacity
Above all: you must be resilient, solution-oriented, and energised by impactful change.
About Brent
Headquartered in a borough as culturally rich as it is challenging, Brent Council invites you to make a difference. Our mission is to create lasting, transformative solutions for those experiencing homelessness:
"Reduce temporary accommodation. Unlock housing solutions. Deliver real impact."
Begin your journey with us to build a better system for the diverse communities we serve.
Why Choose Brent?
We recognise that professional satisfaction thrives when you’re supported, valued, and empowered. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay: Implementation of London weighting on salary range of £55,323 – £58,461
- Generous benefits:
- Up to 33 days’ leave (incl. bank holidays) + option to accumulate leave
- Excellent pension (4.5% – 8% employer contribution via LGPS)
- Hybrid/flexible working with engaged family-friendly policies
- Support for wellness:
- Dect CVS health scheme at a reduced rate for眼柩illons, prescriptions and ancillary care, plus eye exam support
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial perks: Educational funding, childcare deposit loans, and travel subsidies
- Onsite facilities: Comprehensive amenities near city transport hubs
- Career growth: Continuous learning & development opportunities Access to discretionary rewards, e.g., My Brent Rewards (discounts on travel, retail, leisure)
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Closing Date & Application
Deadline: 19 July 2023 (23:59)
To apply, submit a supporting statement via the Brent Council portal that clearly demonstrates how you meet the critical skills and aspirations outlined in this job description. A CV may be included on request but must complement your narrative.
Brent embraces diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and welcome self-identification via our application diversity fields.
"Any post involving work with Veterans, children, and vulnerable adults will require an Enhanced DBS check as part of recruitment."
Find further details—including e-recruitment access—on the Brent Jobs Portal.
For more on applicant adjustments or secondment procedures, contact: recruitment@brent.gov.uk or download the Secondment Application Form.
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