Project Manager - Rental Rights Act

Two of our Essex Local Authority clients are currently jointly looking for a Project Manager – Renters Rights Act 2025, on a 6-month temporary contract basis.

The clients are preparing for the implementation of the new Renter’s Rights Bill 2025 and need a Project Manager with experience in the sector to support the management team to plan and deliver the ‘new’ service. This project has clear deadlines and deliverables, with the key focus on being ready with a resourced service to deliver to the residents.

Support the multi-disciplinary project delivery group responsible for implementing the Renters Rights Act 2025, including representatives from Environmental Health, Housing, Housing Advice & Homelessness, Trading Standards, Legal, Revenues & Benefits, Finance, Data Intelligence, and Communications.

Develop, manage, and monitor a detailed implementation plan, ensuring all statutory duties and council objectives are met by the required deadlines (notably the 1 May 2026 implementation date).

Developing, reviewing, and updating of enforcement policies, civil penalties policy, service charges, and IT systems requirements to ensure compliance with the new legislation.

Support the development of a communications plan to reach tenants and landlords with accurate and timely information, including updating the council website, signposting to advice services, and building relationships with referral partners such as Citizens Advice.

Identify and manage project risks, ensure the project is included in the council’s risk register, and assess resource requirements, including staff training and recruitment.

Ensure all reporting requirements to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) are met, and that all activities comply with the Equality Act 2010 and the council’s Public Sector Equality Duty.

Manage the project budget, including New Burdens Funding and income from registration fees, ensuring financial sustainability and full cost recovery for the service.

• Working knowledge of housing legislation and the private rented sector
• Strong leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in policy development, risk management, and compliance
• Financial management and budget monitoring experience
• Ability to interpret and implement legislation and statutory guidance
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Knowledge of housing legislation and the private rented sector
• Experience in delivering large-scale change projects in the public sector

Working arrangement: 2 days per week on-site minimum.

Contract length: 6 months initially

Rates: £450 - 500 per day (umbrella).

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