Investment Programme Manager in Manchester

Contact type: Permanent

Salary: £72,660 per annum

Working hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Location: Manchester - agile

Closing date: 17 August 2026

About us

At One Manchester, we're building places people are proud to call home. We own and manage over 12,000 homes across central, south and east Manchester - but we're more than just a landlord. We provide services, support and opportunities that help people and communities thrive. Everything we do is shaped by our HEART values, our customers and our commitment to creating positive change across our city. We believe safe, affordable homes are the foundation for better lives, and we work together to deliver services that make a meaningful impact every day. We're continuing to evolve and improve how we work, making this an exciting time to join One Manchester. As we deliver the ambitions set out in our Corporate Plan, we're looking for people who share our values and want to help create inclusive, connected and sustainable places where people can thrive. We're proud of our inclusive, customer-focused culture and the way our colleagues work together to make a difference every day. We're looking for people who share our values, care about customers and enjoy working collaboratively to improve services and communities.

About the role

You’ll support the Asset Management Team to lead the delivery of our property investment programmes across the housing portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

What you'll be doing

• You'll be responsible for procurement, contract management and programme delivery, ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and all statutory, regulatory and health and safety requirements.
• As a senior leader within the Asset Management Team, you'll drive a culture of customer focus, operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring investment activities deliver lasting value for our residents and communities.

What we’re looking for

• Proven management experience within the housing sector, with a track record of leading teams, contractors and complex projects at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience of managing large and complex budgets, ensuring effective financial control and value for money.
• Strong knowledge of contract management, programme delivery and the successful delivery of complex property investment projects.
• Degree qualified in a construction, building surveying or related discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or equivalent), or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe.
• Strong IT skills, including experience of Microsoft Office applications.
• Good understanding of complex contractual issues relating to repairs, maintenance and property investment activities.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence is required.

Why join us?

We know that great services start with great people. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel supported, valued and able to grow. Alongside meaningful work and opportunities to develop, you'll also benefit from:

• 27 days' annual leave when you join us, rising to 30 days after three years' service, plus UK bank holidays.
• The option to buy or sell annual leave through our holiday scheme.
• A genuine approach to agile and flexible working, dependent on the role.
• An excellent pension scheme with an 11.4% employer contribution through the Smart SHPS DC salary sacrifice scheme.
• Supportive people policies that help you balance work and life.
• Medicash healthcare cash plan membership, with Level 1 cover paid by us.
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Perkbox, our benefits platform giving you access to hundreds of discounts, benefits and wellbeing resources.
• A Cycle to Work scheme through Halfords.
• Access to Manchester Credit Union for affordable financial support, including loans, savings accounts and money guidance.
• Support to gain professional qualifications, with paid memberships fees for relevant professional bodies.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. As part of our commitment to improving representation, we operate the Rooney Rule and aim to interview at least one ethnically diverse candidate for all roles, and at least one female candidate for roles within our Trades and Facilities teams where women are currently underrepresented. We're also committed to supporting flexible and agile working where possible. If you require flexibility or adjusted working arrangements (including part time hours), we encourage you to speak to us as part of the recruitment process and we can let you know if it can be considered for this particular role.