About Project Manager Roles
Project Manager is one of the most in-demand job titles on Homeless Hostel Jobs, covering the coordination and delivery of specific programmes, services or contracts within homelessness and supported housing charities. On this board the tag is applied across a wide range of related titles including Service Manager, Team Manager, Project Coordinator and Project Officer, so listings range from managing a single supported housing project through to overseeing a portfolio of services for a housing association or homelessness charity.
What Project Managers Typically Do
Day to day, Project Managers plan and oversee service delivery against funding and contract requirements, manage and support frontline staff (Support Workers, Team Leaders and Deputy Managers), monitor budgets and outcomes for commissioners and trustees, and act as the main point of contact between a service and its funders, local authority partners or head office. Many roles also involve rota management, safeguarding oversight, and reporting on KPIs such as move-on rates and resident outcomes.
Typical Salary
Salaries for Project Manager and Service Manager roles on Homeless Hostel Jobs typically range from around £28,000 to £36,000 for single-service Project/Service Manager posts, rising to £40,000-£48,000+ for Senior Service Manager or multi-site Project Manager roles with bigger teams and budgets. Pay varies by employer, region, contract size and seniority — check each individual listing for the exact salary offered.
Skills Employers Look For
Employers typically look for proven line management and staff supervision experience, budget and contract management skills, and the ability to build relationships with funders, local authorities and partner agencies. Other commonly requested skills include: rota and resource planning, safeguarding and risk management, outcomes reporting, and (for senior roles) experience managing multiple services or sites.
Do I Need Experience?
Yes — Project Manager and Service Manager posts are typically management-level roles, so most require prior experience supervising staff in a supported housing, homelessness or social care setting, often having progressed from a Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager role first. A small number of Project Coordinator or Officer-level posts are more accessible to candidates moving into management for the first time.
Qualifications & DBS
A relevant management, housing or social care qualification (such as CIH, NVQ Level 4/5 in Health & Social Care Management, or a degree in a related field) is often desirable rather than essential, and can strengthen an application for senior posts. Because these roles involve responsibility for services supporting vulnerable adults, an Enhanced DBS check is standard for almost all Project Manager and Service Manager positions in this category.
Where Currently Recruiting
Project Manager and Service Manager vacancies are currently live across the UK, including London, Devon, Oxfordshire and Wales, with roles based at hostels, supported housing schemes and head offices. Browse jobs in London, or use the location filter on this page to search by city or region.
Related Categories
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FAQs
What does a Project Manager do in the homelessness sector? A Project Manager oversees the day-to-day delivery of a specific supported housing or homelessness service, managing staff, budgets and outcomes on behalf of a charity or housing association.
Is this the same as a Service Manager? On this board the roles are closely related and often listed under the same tag — both involve managing a service and its staff team, though exact responsibilities vary by employer.
Do I need a management qualification? Not always — many employers prioritise direct experience managing staff and services in the sector over a formal qualification, though one can help for senior posts.
Is a DBS check required? Yes, almost all Project Manager and Service Manager roles in this category require an Enhanced DBS check, as they involve oversight of services supporting vulnerable adults.
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