SHDF Grant

Job DescriptionSHDF Grant & Contract Manager London | £350/day | Inside IR35Lead the Future of Sustainable Social HousingJoin a forward-thinking London borough at a pivotal moment in housing transformation. This senior-level position offers the rare opportunity to drive £multi-million investment programmes that will decarbonise council housing stock-delivering EPC C compliance by 2030 and achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050.As SHDF Grant & Contract Manager, you'll sit at the intersection of policy, funding, and delivery, directly influencing how thousands of residents experience warmer, greener homes. You'll have the strategic authority to:✓ Shape borough-wide decarbonisation strategy with direct access to senior leadership ✓ Secure and deploy significant external funding (SHDF, ECO4, Warmer Homes, consortium bids) ✓ Design and deliver retrofit programmes that set new standards for local authorities ✓ Build regional and national partnerships that amplify impact beyond your boroughThis isn't administration, it's strategic leadership where your decisions translate directly into environmental and social outcomes.Role Purpose Develop and lead multi-year sustainability and retrofit programmes aligned with legislative requirements and sector best practiceConvert complex housing stock data into actionable investment priorities and deliverable project pipelinesGuide senior stakeholders through evidence-based decision-making on decarbonisation pathwaysIdentify, secure, and maximise external grant funding opportunities (SHDF Wave 3, ECO4, local/regional schemes)Manage end-to-end grant delivery from bid development through compliance reporting and closeoutEnsure value for money while maintaining programme quality and regulatory complianceLead strategic proposals, technical standards, and procurement frameworks for retrofit worksCollaborate with asset management, finance, and delivery teams to align programmes with corporate objectivesBuild and maintain partnerships with local authorities, housing associations, supply chain partners, and government bodiesWhat You'll BringEssential Experience Proven track record in environmental sustainability, retrofit, or decarbonisation within social housing Demonstrable success securing and managing significant external grant funding (SHDF, ECO, or similar programmes) Strategic planning capability translating policy into practical, fundable investment programmes Strong understanding of PAS 2035, building fabric retrofit, and low-carbon heating technologiesEssential Skills Ability to influence and advise senior leaders and elected members Excellent stakeholder management across technical, financial, and political audiences Strong commercial acumen-balancing compliance, quality, cost, and delivery timelines In-depth knowledge of housing decarbonisation legislation (EESSH, MEES, Building Safety Act)What Happens NextIf this resonates with your career ambitions, let's talk. I can provide:Even if the timing isn't quite right, I'd welcome a conversation. I'm working on several exclusive senior opportunities in housing decarbonisation that may align with your goals