Project Manager

Job introduction

Are you passionate about driving transformational change that improves lives and strengthens communities? Do you thrive on leading complex, cross-departmental programmes that deliver measurable impact?

We’re looking for a committed and skilled Project Manager to join our Housing People Services department. This role is central to delivering the council’s vision for a fair and inclusive city, supporting our Homes for Everyone strategy, and helping to create a better Brighton & Hove for all.

Fixed term for 24 months

Interview date: week commencing 8th December

This role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy. Before applying, please ensure you have read the Secondment policy to ensure you are eligible to apply. In accordance with the policy, please ensure you have the written approval of your line manager before applying. Evidence of this must be included with your application.

For an informal discussion, please contact Harry Williams - Director of Housing People Services at harry.williams@brighton-hove.gov.uk

About the role

As a Project Manager, you will help tackle some of the city’s most complex challenges, including homelessness, rough sleeping, and the rising cost of temporary accommodation. Directly you will:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of diverse projects from start-up to implementation and post-project evaluation.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop project briefs, specifications, and mobilise delivery.
• Drive change management processes and ensure optimal use of resources

You’ll bring strong project management skills, experience in public, private or voluntary sector environments, and a commitment to collaborative and inclusive working.

Why Work for Brighton & Hove City Council?

Working for Brighton & Hove City Council means joining a forward-thinking organisation committed to learning, collaboration, and innovation. As part of our Learning Organisation, you’ll help embed a culture where people feel connected, confident, and empowered to make a difference.

About Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove is a vibrant, diverse city on England’s south coast, known for its stunning seafront, historic architecture, and creative energy. Nestled between the South Downs National Park and the English Channel, the city offers a unique blend of urban living and natural beauty. Excellent transport links connect Brighton & Hove to London and the wider region, making it an attractive place to live and work. The city is proud of its strong sense of community, cultural heritage, and commitment to sustainability.

Brighton & Hove was recently rated by Time Out as one of thetop 10 best cities in the world, celebrated for its culture, inclusivity, and quality of life -making it an inspiring place to build your career.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Access to learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support services.
• Staff discounts and benefits through our employee rewards programme.

Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (CV guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) and (Shortlisting guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us

Company information

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).