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This is a new role at High Trees, created because we believe Lambeth’s voluntary and community sector (VCS) is one of the borough’s greatest assets – strong, skilled and rooted in the communities it serves. Place-based organisations like ours play a vital role in supporting individuals, strengthening communities, growing local economies and shaping the policy decisions that affect the people we work with. We want a dedicated Manager who can help make that case, loudly and effectively, both within High Trees and across the wider system.
A key part of this role is our contract to deliver capacity building support to Lambeth’s VCS, commissioned by the local authority and delivered through the Lambeth Hubs Partnership – but this is one strand of a much bigger picture. We want this role to think beyond any single contract, taking a long-term view of what Lambeth’s VCS infrastructure support needs to look like, and leading the development of new approaches, including peer support models and a more circular economy across the sector.
Health and wellbeing is increasingly shaping where funding and investment in our sector flows, and we want Lambeth’s VCS to be ready and well-positioned to respond to this shift. You will play a leading role in this, working with partners including the SEL VCS Alliance to develop shared practice across South East London boroughs, and ensuring our sector’s voice is heard as these opportunities develop.
This role is as much strategic as it is operational – we’re never too far from the ground at High Trees, and you’ll be expected to lead on much of the day-to-day delivery yourself. That means designing and delivering workshops and one-to-one capacity building support, developing resources and toolkits, and running networking events that bring Lambeth’s VCS together. You’ll also build a network of trusted delivery partners – freelancers and facilitators, ideally drawn from within our own sector – helping to keep skills, income and opportunity circulating within Lambeth’s VCS.
As VCS Capacity Building Manager, you will lead High Trees’ work to strengthen Lambeth’s voluntary and community sector, acting as an advocate for High Trees and a champion for the wider sector, while managing funded contracts and programmes that support local organisations to grow their skills, systems and impact.
The role combines strategic leadership – shaping High Trees’ contribution to the future of VCS infrastructure support, and representing the sector within key partnerships – with hands-on operational delivery, including direct capacity building support, training and events. You will be confident managing multiple work streams, and equally comfortable working strategically and on the ground.
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21 - 50
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.
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Project Manager – Building Maintenance & Major Works
We're working exclusively with a well-established, values-driven housing association that owns and manages thousands of homes across the UK. Due to continued investment in its housing stock and building safety programme, they're looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to deliver a diverse portfolio of major works and building maintenance projects.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technically challenging projects that genuinely improve residents' homes and communities. You'll lead the delivery of defect-led and reactive major works, oversee specialist building safety projects and work alongside senior stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
The Role
You'll manage a varied programme of projects, including:
Building defect and rectification works
Major maintenance and refurbishment projects
Balcony replacement programmes
Structural repair projects
Building safety improvement works
Overheating mitigation and "Hot Homes" initiatives
Other specialist projects across an existing residential portfolio
From initial investigation through to completion, you'll coordinate surveys, manage contractors and consultants, monitor budgets and programmes, mitigate risks and ensure full compliance with current legislation and organisational standards.
You'll also play a key role in resident engagement, providing clear communication throughout the project lifecycle while maintaining accurate project records and audit trails.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver complex major works and defect remediation projects from inception through to completion.
Manage contractors, consultants and specialist suppliers to achieve high-quality outcomes.
Coordinate technical investigations, surveys and condition assessments.
Monitor project budgets, programmes, risks and performance.
Ensure compliance with Building Safety legislation and industry best practice.
Build positive relationships with residents and internal stakeholders.
Produce project reports and maintain accurate documentation.
Drive continuous improvement across project delivery and contractor performance.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
Experience delivering major works, building maintenance or refurbishment projects within social housing, housing associations, local authorities or ALMOs.
A strong understanding of building defects, asset management and building safety.
Experience managing contractors and consultants on occupied residential properties.
Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of compliance, health & safety and construction legislation.
The ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
A customer-focused approach and genuine commitment to improving residents' homes.
Why Apply?
Join a respected housing provider with a strong social purpose.
Manage meaningful projects that directly improve residents' lives.
Hybrid and flexible working.
Diverse, technically interesting project portfolio.
Supportive leadership team with genuine opportunities for professional development.
Excellent benefits package and long-term career progression.
If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in social housing, major works or building maintenance and you're looking for an opportunity where your work will make a real difference, get in touch on the contacts below.
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