Grant Programme Manager

Job title:

Grant Programme Manager

Company

Abri

Job description

We’re delighted to be recruiting for a Grant Programme Manager to join our ambitious Development team.Are you an excellent communicator with experience of Homes England grant funding and the development of new affordable homes?We are looking for someone to lead Abri’s Homes England Grant Programmes (including the Wayfarer Consortium programme) and deliver outstanding results by contributing to the delivery of over 10,000 new affordable homes by 2030.You will work closely with Abri’s Development Team, our Wayfarer Consortium Members and Homes England whilst managing the Abri & Wayfarer Partnership’s affordable housing grant funding development programme, including bids and claims for funding and the preparation of reports on programme delivery, audit programmes and compliance risk.You will confidently lead on all grant funding and compliance related procedures whilst providing oversight, guidance and support to the Grant Programme Team.We’re looking for an excellent communicator with strong commercial awareness and the ability to partner with a variety of external funders, stakeholders and agencies to build on existing relationships and identify new opportunities.Knowledge and experience of the management of Homes England funded affordable housing projects and programmes, grant funding conditions and the Homes England compliance audit is required.It is essential that you are able to interpret and understand complex land contracts, building contracts and development agreements.Someone with the knowledge of the planning process, excellent numerical, analytical skills and the ability to interrogate information and problem solve would be ideal for this opportunity.If you have proven experience of leading a team, strong influencing and communication skills together with personal drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you.Please take a look at the job description below.Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage over 50,000 homes and various community assets, serving 114,000 customers. Silva Homes joined Abri in October 2023 making the group a financially stronger and more resilient organisation. To help deliver our services Abri work with 36 local authorities and 63 different parliamentary constituencies alongside partners in our community.Silva will operate as a separate legal entity under the Abri Group umbrella before fully transferring in 2024.We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

• We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most
• We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone

As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at .

Expected salary

£56000 per year

Location

Eastleigh, Hampshire

Job date

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:58:53 GMT

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