Housing Partnerships Manager

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THE ROLE

We are recruiting for the Housing Partnerships Manager role, responsible for leading the management of the Council\’s two PFI contracts and other external arrangements. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing large-scale contracts and building successful provider relationships, especially in housing.

Newham manages two PFI contracts in Canning Town and Forest Gate, serving 2,500 households. The Housing Partnerships Manager oversees the Housing Partnerships team (3 officers), liaising with contractors, overseeing expenditure, investment, and monitoring performance against KPIs and policies. The team collaborates with other departments to ensure integrated service delivery.

About You

We are interested in candidates with:

• Strong understanding of commissioning, contract, project management, and improvement processes in local authority or affordable housing contexts.
• Experience in stakeholder partnership, engagement, and co-production with service users.
• Excellent analytical, communication, report writing, and presentation skills.

Successful candidates will have effective project management skills, ability to work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

For the full list of criteria, see the Person Specification. Please view the JD here .

Closing date: 25th May 2025.

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive, anti-racist environment. Applications are considered on merit regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender, or sexual orientation.

This role involves safeguarding responsibilities; a DBS check may be required.

Please attach a supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) explaining your suitability. Remove all personal info for anonymised recruitment.

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About Us

Located just 5 miles east of London, Newham offers excellent transport links, including upcoming Crossrail stations, and is home to diverse communities, the Olympic Park, and major institutions like the University of East London and Westfield Stratford.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales

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