Location
Sutton, London Borough of Sutton

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£44,685 per annum

About the Borough
The London Borough of Sutton is located less than 30 minutes by train from Central London, with direct connections to London Victoria and London Bridge. Situated in zone 5, Sutton offers excellent transport links, award-winning parks and open spaces, low crime rates, affordable housing, and great schools. The borough is known for high levels of resident engagement and satisfaction, delivering quality services while addressing financial challenges and involving residents in key issues and high street developments.

About the Role
We are seeking a Programme Coordinator to join the Regeneration, Enabling and Development teams within the Housing Directorate. This role supports the delivery of housing capital developments and plays a key part in managing some of London's most exciting affordable housing schemes.

You will manage the day-to-day relationship with the Greater London Authority (GLA), our key funder, ensuring funds of over £100 million are spent on time, managing audits to maintain ‘green’ status, and coordinating quarterly liaison meetings. You will oversee the OPS system and assist with bids, projects, and programmes.

Additionally, you will act as the lead statutory consultee for the Local Planning Authority (LPA), commenting on planning applications from a housing development perspective and ensuring Section 106 and nominations commitments are secured and monitored effectively.

You will also lead the day-to-day management of the enabling function, supporting registered provider partners developing affordable housing in the borough.

Beyond these key responsibilities, you will support project, development, and regeneration managers in delivering schemes and programmes.

We offer a competitive package, a hybrid working environment, and the opportunity to be part of a high-performing team committed to making Sutton a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Our Offer to You
We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment for career growth and skills development. Your ideas and contributions will be encouraged and supported by a dynamic and experienced management team.

Benefits include:

- Generous annual leave entitlement of 26-32 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time)

- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption, and dependents leave

- Two volunteering days per year

- Flexible working arrangements under the Smarter Working Scheme (role dependent)

- Adjustable and agile working using Google Chromebooks

- Access to a learning and development portal with a range of courses

- Discounts at local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centres

- Interest-free season ticket loans

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme

- Electric vehicle leasing scheme

- Confidential health, wellbeing, and counselling support

Experience
Proven experience in the affordable housing sector is essential. Experience managing relationships with funders and statutory consultees, and supporting housing development projects is highly desirable.

About you
You are highly organised, computer literate (including appropriate use of AI tools), and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are motivated to support a high-performing team and contribute to delivering high-quality development and regeneration schemes.

Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not detailed; however, relevant experience and skills in affordable housing, project coordination, and stakeholder management are expected.