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Corporate Project Manager (Housing)

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Corporate Project Manager in our Programme Management team. This is a pivotal role within our organisation, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards and enabling the Council to deliver on its corporate aims and objectives.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with the Housing and Community service and Facilities Management service to manage projects that support the successful delivery of the Council’s Housing Strategy. A key focus will be on the activities outlined in the Service Improvement Plan that will enable the Council to meet the requirements of the Consumer Standards set by the Regulator of Social Housing, improving our housing stock and meeting the diverse needs of our tenants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and delivering projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with corporate aims and objectives.
• Developing robust project plans, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Communicating and coordinating with internal teams, tenants, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes and demonstrating a customer focus
• Monitoring performance, reporting progress, and maintaining compliance with governance frameworks.
• Driving innovation and best practice in project delivery.

About You:

• We are looking for applicants with excellent organisational skills and a good grasp of project management tools and techniques.
• You will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able prioritise effectively.
• You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to coordinate delivery of projects in collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You will be an excellent communicator with a real customer focus
• Experience of working in the housing sector will be beneficial along with an understanding of housing policy and regulatory requirements.

What we offer that makes Canterbury City Council a great place to work

• A starting salary of £42,350.18
• A cost of living pay award negotiated annually as a salary increase.
• Flexible working arrangements with opportunity to work from home but to also be out meeting people and businesses in our city, towns and rural areas.
• We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days PLUS 3 additional days over the Christmas period whilst the Council offices are closed. There is also the option to buy additional annual leave.
• A fantastic local government pension scheme.
• Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to tackle the cost of living and help you enjoy your free time.
• Free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride for an easier commute.

If you want the chance to make a real impact and are looking for an exciting new challenge, then please apply today! Simply click the “Apply Online” button and create your account to begin your application form.

For an informal chat to find out more about the role or what it's like to work for Canterbury City Council, please contact Stacey Wells at stacey.wells@canterbury.gov.uk

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 26 January 2026.

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