Decant Manager

Location: Stratford, London
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time

We are recruiting for an experienced Decant Manager to join a leading housing organisation based in Stratford, supporting residents affected by regeneration, redevelopment and remediation projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in social housing, decanting, rehousing or regeneration who can coordinate complex rehousing programmes, manage stakeholder relationships and ensure residents receive a high level of support throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate temporary and permanent rehousing programmes for residents affected by regeneration, redevelopment and remediation works.

• Develop forward plans and forecast future rehousing requirements in line with upcoming projects.

• Analyse resident data, monitor programme progress and identify potential risks and opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, consultants and local authorities to coordinate resident moves.

• Ensure residents receive clear, timely and empathetic communication throughout the rehousing process.

• Support residents with additional needs or vulnerabilities and manage sensitive situations professionally.

• Prepare management reports, programme updates and documentation for senior stakeholders.

• Monitor project budgets, manage risks and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Use project planning software to develop programmes, track progress and support effective delivery.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience within social housing, housing regeneration, redevelopment or community development.

• Experience of decanting, rehousing or coordinating resident relocation programmes.

• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.

• The ability to manage challenging situations with empathy, patience and professionalism.

• Experience analysing data, preparing reports and monitoring programme performance.

• Knowledge of rehousing legislation associated with regeneration and decant programmes.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and project planning software.

• An understanding of budget management, risk assessment and regulatory compliance.

Interested?

If you have experience in social housing, decanting, rehousing or regeneration and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV to find out more about this opportunity.