System Implementation Lead (Housing) (ref:2030)

Fixed Term Full Time Winchester Posted 12 hours ago 55224 - 61922 £ / Year Closes: 13 September 2026 Website Winchester City Council Winchester City Council Closing date: Sunday 13 September 2026 Interview dates: Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September 2026 Contract type: Fixed Term for 12 months To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button above or please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Winchester housing department are looking for an experienced project and change professional to join and lead on the IT housing roadmap programme. You will be customer centric, able to build positive relationships and work with stakeholders at all levels, with previous experience of delivering system implementation within a housing or local government setting. This role will be required to take a lead role in supplier management. Previous experience of MRI or similar housing systems would be of benefit. This role is a fixed term contract for 12 months to deliver change at pace as part of the housing departments service improvement priorities. Why Join Us We offer an excellent package of benefits including: A hybrid-working pattern, with up to 50% of your time working remotely (after first 3 weeks in office) Employer paid health cash plan Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days – dependent on length of service 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements) Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district Season Ticket loans Excellent working environment Support for continuous professional development If this sounds like the role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Want to know more? For an informal conversation please contact Paul Salter, Housing Policy and Projects Manager via email at [email protected]. To apply for this job please visit accesspeople.accessacloud.com.

Lead the IT housing roadmap programme and manage the implementation of housing systems. The role involves managing suppliers and working with stakeholders to deliver service improvement priorities.

Requires an experienced project and change professional with a background in system implementation within housing or local government. Experience with MRI or similar housing systems is beneficial.

• Hybrid working pattern • Employer paid health cash plan • Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes • Annual leave (26 to 33 days) • Additional flexi leave • Option to buy additional annual leave • Free parking • Local Government Pension Scheme membership • High street brand discounts • Leisure centre discounts • Season ticket loans • Professional development support

• Change ManagementPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Management
• Change Management
• System Implementation
• Supplier Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Customer Centricity
• MRI Housing Systems
• IT Roadmap Delivery

• Government & Public Sector
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Office presence

3 days per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level