Job Description

Salary range: Grade 10 £43,680 - £45,750 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Assistant Project Manager

Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering impactful housing projects? We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of our ambitious Buyback Programme and wider Housing Investment initiatives.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of property acquisition and refurbishment projects. Working closely with the Property Acquisition Manager and wider team, you will help coordinate project activities, manage data and reporting, and engage with key stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting delivery of the Buyback Programme and housing projects
• Coordinating project plans, timelines, and progress tracking
• Preparing reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• Organising meetings, managing diaries, and recording key actions
• Maintaining accurate project data and documentation
• Acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting projects or programme delivery
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Confident communicator with stakeholder engagement experience
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work under pressure

Why Join Us

• Be part of a high-profile housing programme delivering real community impact
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team
• Flexible working opportunities available

Closing Date: 19 June 2026

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About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.