DFG Project Manager

DFG Project Manager

Scale 7 £43,693 - £46,731 per annum

37 hours per week

Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity until 31 March 2026 with the possibility of extension beyond this date.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking and results-driven DFG Project Manager to lead a vital transformation project within the award-winning Lightbulb programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a new, streamlined approach to Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) delivery across Leicestershire. You’ll be at the forefront of designing, coordinating and embedding changes that ensure services are person-centred, preventative, and responsive to the needs of our most vulnerable residents.

As DFG Project Manager, you will:

• Lead the review and redesign of DFG delivery processes across multiple councils and partner organisations.
• Develop and manage a robust project plan, producing reports, presenting to stakeholders, and engaging partners throughout.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve integration and reduce duplication and delays.
• Gather feedback from service users and communities to shape a new, more efficient and accessible customer journey.
• Monitor risk, maintain delivery schedules and ensure the project meets Lightbulb’s vision for health and housing integration.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in managing multi-agency projects that support residents or improve public service delivery.
• Possesses strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Can confidently lead change and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Is highly analytical, detail-focused, and driven by continuous improvement.
• Can work independently and bring fresh ideas to complex service challenges.

A knowledge of social care, housing adaptations, or supporting vulnerable residents is advantageous, but not essential.

To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Shanice Senghor, Housing Enablement Team Service Manager on 07825256481 for an informal discussion.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. Further details on our benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits page.

We also support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on-site and home working.

Flexible working may be considered but not guaranteed.

Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email the HR Mailbox at Human.Resources@Blaby.gov.uk.

Closing date: 25th July 2025

Interview date: 5th August 2025

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.