With more than 22,000 homes across the city, Westminster’s housing investment work plays a huge part in shaping the quality, safety and long term sustainability of our neighbourhoods. This is a significant moment for the service, and we’re strengthening the way we plan and deliver major improvements across our stock so residents feel the real benefits of investment.
The Housing Investment Programme Manager will take a central role in bringing structure, clarity and confidence to our capital programme. You’ll be responsible for shaping and maintaining a prioritised, risk based five year programme and a longer term 30 year pipeline, making sure our decisions balance resident needs, statutory requirements, building safety, sustainability targets and value for money. It’s a role that calls for sharp judgement, strong programme instincts and the ability to quickly get to the heart of complex information.
A big part of your work will be establishing a robust PMO function for the team. You’ll design the controls, reporting and project lifecycle frameworks that help us deliver more consistently and with greater pace. You’ll work closely with colleagues across Housing, Finance, Procurement and Project Teams to ensure plans are achievable, risks are properly managed and decisions are supported by live data. You’ll also be the lead representative for one of our patches across the borough, playing an active role in engaging residents and understanding where investment can make the biggest difference.
This role suits someone who’s energised by improving how organisations deliver. You’ll need to bring experience of capital or construction project management, and the confidence to influence senior stakeholders, challenge constructively and help others adopt new ways of working. Just as importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys collaborating, building connections and supporting colleagues through change.
If you’re looking for a role where your work has visible impact, where you can help shape a more coordinated and resident centred approach to investment, and where you’ll be part of a team that’s enthusiastic about doing things better, we’d be really pleased to hear from you.
INFORMATION
Download the Job Description to find out about the role. For more information, please contact Sunita Patel (07561 708023 / sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com) or Jamie Brown (07511 110169 / jamie.brown@starfishsearch.com).
Further Information & Assets
Timeline
Closing date: Sunday 3 May 2026
Shortlisting: w/c 18 May 2026
Final and stakeholder panel interviews: between Monday 25 May and Friday 5 June 2026
How to Apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4)
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Westminster City Council is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you would like to apply under the scheme, please state this clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.
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Culture and working
environment
Westminster is committed to being an employer where people feel supported, included and able to be themselves. We work hard to create a culture where fairness, accessibility and respect runs through everything we do, and we regularly review workforce data to understand employee experiences and make improvements.
Staff networks add to this culture by giving colleagues a real voice. Whether it’s the ABLE Network for staff with disabilities, the Global Majority Network, or Family Loop, these groups help shape policies, raise awareness and build community across the organisation.
In short: you’ll join a team that genuinely cares about inclusion and is always working to get better.
Employee benefits
Working at Westminster comes with a generous package designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of work.
Here are some of the highlights:
- Flexible and agile working to help balance work and home life.
- 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, and options to buy extra leave.
- 16 paid volunteering hours each year so you can support causes you care about.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, one of the most valuable benefits Westminster offers.
- Interest free season ticket loans for public transport.
- Enhanced parental leave, including 6 months full pay and extra support for premature births. Coaching sessions are also available to help with the transition.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, with savings of up to 44%.
- Discounts platform (Vivup) offering savings across retailers, gyms, leisure and wellbeing products.