Temporary Accommodation Specialist Project Manager
London Borough of Brent
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
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.
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.
You’ll bring strong experience of homelessness and temporary accommodation services within a local authority setting, alongside the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams 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.
Why join us?
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 flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.