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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in West London, are looking for an experienced Service Modernisation Manager to join their team and play a crucial role in their housing transformation operations.       

Position: Service Modernisation Manager
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract: Temp (Dec 2026) Possible Extension + Hybrid 

Purpose:

• Responsible for leading, coordinating and delivering complex transformation programmes across the Housing Needs and Homelessness Service, ensuring statutory compliance, financial control, and improved outcomes for residents.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Plan and oversee the development and execution of projects and workstreams, ensuring they meet the required scope and quality, stay within budget, are completed on time, and adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Draw up and maintain housing project plans, covering all stages of project development and delivery, requiring the co-ordination of different service areas that may have significant impact on areas of the Council’s operation and other related external services, while gaining the support of all participants through persuasion and negotiation.
• Monitor and control the progress of housing projects, identifying and managing associated finances, risks and issues in accordance with best practice, applying project management principles.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or able to demonstrate significant comparable experience.
• Project Management or Change Management Qualification (PRINCE2, APM, APMG, other appropriate accreditation).
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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