We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to have a hand in shaping the future of homeless prevention in Nottingham and to make a real difference to the most vulnerable of lives.

Our client is one of the largest locally-based housing groups in the East Midlands. They manage over 9,500 homes and house more than 15,000 tenants across the East Midlands in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.

Position:Project Manager - Homelessness Prevention Service

Contract: Fixed Term until July 2020

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £31,089 to £35,619 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: Working hours are 37 hours per week, largely covering Monday to Friday 9am-5pm although flexibility is required at times to meet the needs of the service and its users.

Closing Date: Tuesday 19 November 2019

Interview Date: Monday 25 November 2019

About the role:

As Project Manager you will be responsible, amongst other duties, for caseload supervision, achieving the service's key performance indicators, promoting the service internally and externally, working with key stakeholders to continuously improve the service offered, as well as motivating outreach workers.

The Homeless Prevention Service provides outreach support to approximately 300 citizens threatened with or experiencing homelessness. Our client has two emergency housing sites in Nottingham, you will line manage the Assistant Manager for both sites, ensuring the service works with its residents to achieve the targets within their personal housing plans and secure move on.

Homelessness is a problem that can’t be fixed overnight. It takes time, and the contribution of dedicated individuals passionate about helping others. Individuals like you!

About you:

To be successful in the role you will have a big heart and the resolve to help others in need. Other skills and experience include:

• Knowledge of homelessness and housing legislation
• A sound understanding of the rights and needs of citizens faced with homelessness
• You will want to put your managerial skills to good use in a values-based organisation that really cares about its employees.
• You will be a resilient character with the flexibility needed to work in homeless prevention,
• Comfortable liaising with external partners and stakeholders.

In Return:

This is a great opportunity to work for an organisation that is committed to the on-going development of their staff. There are also rewards and recognition for staff who go the extra mile, as well as a fantastic benefits package:

• c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years service
• Healthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £1200 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.
• Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by our client and includes life assurance cover
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
• Free enhanced DBS check where applicable
• £250 for successful referral of a friend/family member to work at NCHA
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Great learning & development and qualification opportunities
• Discounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailers
• Free access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisors

As an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT + Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Homeless Project Manager, Homeless Caseworker, Special Project Manager, Housing Project Manager, Project Coordinator Homelessness, Resettlement Caseworker, etc.