Capital Project Manager – Community Halls Strategic Review

12-month Fixed-Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity

Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Capital Project Manager to lead Hackney Council’s Community Halls Strategic Review.

This is a high-profile, time-limited role responsible for leading a borough-wide review of approximately 79 HRA-funded community halls and community spaces.

The review forms part of Hackney’s wider Who Owns Hackney programme and will help shape the future use, investment and management of these important community assets.

We are looking for someone who can quickly get to grips with a complex portfolio, bring together technical, financial, operational and community evidence, and turn this into clear, practical recommendations and a deliverable long-term strategy.

About the Programme and Why This Role Exists

Hackney’s community halls provide important spaces for resident activity, voluntary and community organisations, local services, events and other community uses.

The portfolio has developed over many years and includes Council-managed halls, TRA and locally managed halls, and a range of other management and governance arrangements.

Information about the portfolio is currently held across different services and systems, with varying levels of information available about asset condition, financial performance, governance, utilisation and future investment requirements.

The Council is therefore undertaking a comprehensive Strategic Review to establish a single evidence base and develop a long-term approach to the portfolio.

The Capital Project Manager will lead this work, working closely with Property and Asset Management, Regeneration, Resident Participation, Community Halls, elected Members, residents and community organisations.

Key Accountabilities, please refer to the Job Description and the Person Specification for reference

In this role, you will:

– Lead the borough-wide Community Halls Strategic Review from mobilisation through to final recommendations and implementation planning.

– Establish a robust hall-by-hall evidence base covering asset condition, ownership, management arrangements, finances, utilisation and community value.

– Work with Property and Asset Management to interpret updated stock condition information and translate findings into strategic investment priorities.

– Review existing governance, leases, licences and management arrangements and develop recommendations for future operating models.

– Manage project governance, risks, dependencies, milestones and reporting.

– Prepare clear reports and recommendations for senior officers, elected Members and relevant governance boards.

Skills and Experience Required, please refer to the Job Description and the Person Specification

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

– Strong project and programme management skills, with a track record of delivering to time, cost and quality.

– Experience of developing options appraisals, business cases and investment programmes.

– Strong analytical skills and the ability to bring together incomplete or conflicting technical, financial and operational evidence.

– Experience of financial analysis, budget management and assessing value for money.

– Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior officers, elected Members, residents, community organisations and technical specialists.

– Strong professional judgement and the confidence to provide clear, evidence-based recommendations, including where these may be challenging or unpopular.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

This is a 12-month fixed-term post based within the Comunity Halls team, Tenancy Services. 

The role will require regular working across Hackney, including visits to community halls and attendance at resident, stakeholder and Member meetings. Some evening attendance may occasionally be required. 

We are looking for someone who can establish credibility quickly, work independently, maintain momentum and take ownership of a complex programme.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Modi Abdoul, Head of Service at modi.abdoul@hackney.gov.uk.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

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As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: 11 October 2026 (22:59)

Interview and assessment date: W/C 26 October 2026

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our “PROUD” values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk

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