Project Manager

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

The Role

We have a wonderful new opportunity for an experienced professional to join the Business Improvement Team at Eastlight as a Project Manager on a full-time, permanent basis!

In this role, you will lead and support the successful delivery of projects from initiation to closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with Eastlight’s strategic objectives. Working closely with internal stakeholders, sponsors and project leads, you will define scopes and requirements, coordinate delivery activities and ensure solutions meet business needs and deliver intended benefits.

Acting as a key link between business and technology teams, you will plan and prioritise project activity, manage risks and dependencies, and maintain clear, accurate project documentation using appropriate tools such as Microsoft 365. You will work within an established project management framework, promote best practice and support a culture of effective change and continuous improvement across the organisation.

To be successful, you will have relevant degree‑level qualification or equivalent experience, a strong background in project delivery, with the confidence to apply recognised project management principles and methodologies in a practical, real‑world setting. This includes planning and managing project lifecycles, controlling risks and dependencies, and adapting approaches to suit different types of work and organisational needs. Experience within a housing environment is essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector-leading total rewards package:

• £48,000 per annum
• Permanent, Full-time 
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
•  30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 19 April 2026 @23:59

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on dynamically via Microsoft Teams.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if sufficient applications are received.