Locality Manager (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
09/04/2026
Full time
Locality Manager (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Locality Manager (Retirement Living) Location: South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) Salary : £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date : 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead our Retirement Living services across the South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) , ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager (Retirement Living), you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of retirement living services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Regional Managers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
09/04/2026
Full time
Locality Manager (Retirement Living) Location: South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) Salary : £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date : 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead our Retirement Living services across the South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) , ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager (Retirement Living), you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of retirement living services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Regional Managers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Locality Manager (Central) Location: Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: • Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement • Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained • Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working • Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services • Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards • Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners • Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction • Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability • Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: • Experience in housing management or community services • A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding • Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams • Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills • The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes • Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
09/04/2026
Full time
Locality Manager (Central) Location: Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the Central area (e.g. Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Cherwell, Warwick), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: • Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement • Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained • Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working • Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services • Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards • Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners • Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction • Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability • Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: • Experience in housing management or community services • A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding • Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams • Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills • The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes • Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Locality Manager (North East) Location: North East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the North East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
09/04/2026
Full time
Locality Manager (North East) Location: North East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the North East (e.g. Leeds, Bradford, Leicester, Coventry, Cambridge), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
We're recruiting an experienced Housing Manager to join a local authority on a 12-month contract, stepping into a key leadership position within the housing service. This is an urgent requirement due to a departing manager and offers the opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team, managing both operational delivery and strategic oversight across housing management functions. This is a community-based role with a strong on-site presence. The Role Lead and manage housing management services across tenancy, estates and resident services, ensuring effective and compliant service delivery. Manage complex tenancy issues including escalations, breaches, ASB cases and enforcement action in line with legislation and policy. Handle formal complaints and ensure timely, professional and customer-focused responses. Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to frontline housing staff, driving performance and consistency. Oversee rent collection and income-related activity, supporting teams to manage arrears effectively. Manage estates services including grounds maintenance and contractor performance. Develop, manage and monitor Service Level Agreements and contracts to drive service improvement. Lead on tenancy fraud investigations and ensure appropriate action is taken. Monitor service performance, identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance delivery. Ensure all services are delivered in line with organisational objectives, housing legislation and best practice. Key Requirements Strong experience within housing management at a senior or managerial level. Proven experience managing complex tenancy issues, ASB and complaints. Ability to operate both strategically and operationally within a housing service. Strong leadership skills with experience supporting and developing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing estates services and contractor performance. Experience developing and managing SLAs and driving service improvements. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. CIH Level 4 (or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Managers, Housing Officers and Housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on(phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
31/03/2026
Contract
We're recruiting an experienced Housing Manager to join a local authority on a 12-month contract, stepping into a key leadership position within the housing service. This is an urgent requirement due to a departing manager and offers the opportunity to take ownership of a high-performing team, managing both operational delivery and strategic oversight across housing management functions. This is a community-based role with a strong on-site presence. The Role Lead and manage housing management services across tenancy, estates and resident services, ensuring effective and compliant service delivery. Manage complex tenancy issues including escalations, breaches, ASB cases and enforcement action in line with legislation and policy. Handle formal complaints and ensure timely, professional and customer-focused responses. Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance and support to frontline housing staff, driving performance and consistency. Oversee rent collection and income-related activity, supporting teams to manage arrears effectively. Manage estates services including grounds maintenance and contractor performance. Develop, manage and monitor Service Level Agreements and contracts to drive service improvement. Lead on tenancy fraud investigations and ensure appropriate action is taken. Monitor service performance, identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance delivery. Ensure all services are delivered in line with organisational objectives, housing legislation and best practice. Key Requirements Strong experience within housing management at a senior or managerial level. Proven experience managing complex tenancy issues, ASB and complaints. Ability to operate both strategically and operationally within a housing service. Strong leadership skills with experience supporting and developing teams. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing estates services and contractor performance. Experience developing and managing SLAs and driving service improvements. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. CIH Level 4 (or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent experience. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from Housing Managers, Housing Officers and Housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in housing recruitment. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on(phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to strategically lead and have overall contractual responsibility, on behalf of Pinnacle Group for the delivery of housing services for two housing cooperatives within a predominantly Gujarati speaking community. Services include, but not limited to: general tenancy management, estate services, sheltered housing, customer services, void management, income recovery, repairs and maintenance and the management of contractors. This role will allow you to use your leadership qualities, knowledge and skills to develop services, systems, financial performance and create a continuous improvement culture across a full range of housing and related services. Duties Commercial
Manage service to minimise cost by identifying savings and value for money initiatives.
Ensure good financial control of contract budget.
Service delivery and development
Develop approaches, systems and practices which ensure the service meets the contract specification - take action and develop initiatives to solve problems and beat the specification at every opportunity
Ensure that equality is a key consideration and that the concept of equality is fully integrated into practices and procedures relating to service delivery
Ultimate responsibility for the health and safety of all staff, visitors and contractors to your site(s)
Client and resident relationships
Develop effective relationships with the cooperative boards, residents, and contractors to identify ways service can be improved and extended
Develop a visible and proactive management style, maximising tenant involvement - attend Board Meetings and sub-committees as required (usually evenings)
Market Pinnacle within the contract area, promoting its reputation for quality services, and exploring possibilities for additional work through providing associated services
To have a regular, productive dialogue with the client at the appropriate level to ensure that problem/concerns are addressed promptly and escalated when required. To gain the confidence of the client and to ensure they have a positive opinion of the services that we provide.
Finance Management
Manage service to minimise cost and maximise income, identifying savings and opportunities to increase earnings
Ensure that effective accounts practices and monitoring systems are used to achieve good financial control
Ensuring salary, vehicles, materials, working capital costs are accurately recorded and posted
Notifying and justifying any large variations to the monthly budget template
Overseeing the financial management of the cooperatives accounts
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Repairs and Maintenance
Liaising with the central team to ensure an effective Repairs and Maintenance service including Planned Maintenance and Major Works programmes
Contractor management
Staff development
Lead the development of staff in the team to ensure the highest standards of customer service
Effective management of the performance of staff, monitoring progress against individual objectives through Development Reviews Skills Required
Responsible for ensuring all staff are trained to carry out their jobs effectively - Foster climate of involvement with regular team meetings
Managing and developing a team of housing managers to meet and/or exceed the contract specification and performance targets.
To develop effective relationships with residents, the Client, and other stakeholders. To frequently meet stakeholders on an informal as well as formal basis. Attend meetings as required (usually evenings).
To work with residents, council departments and other agencies to develop initiatives to enhance the areas/estates managed by the housing team and improve customer satisfaction.
To respond effectively to all correspondence.
To investigate and respond effectively to complaints.
To ensure the effective management of the team's anti-social behaviour cases, including liaison with other agencies.
To be the contract's champion in responding to cases of domestic violence.
To process tenancy queries, succession, and assignment applications in line with coop's policies/statutory guidelines.
Other miscellaneous tasks/projects as defined by the Head of Service
Desirable - housing qualification, CIH or similar.
Experience in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to attend evening meetings.
Experience of developing/contributing to community initiatives.
Knowledge of housing legislation and current practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem solving approach to work
Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
Experience of managing a housing management team.
Well developed leadership skills and team working.
01/08/2020
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to strategically lead and have overall contractual responsibility, on behalf of Pinnacle Group for the delivery of housing services for two housing cooperatives within a predominantly Gujarati speaking community. Services include, but not limited to: general tenancy management, estate services, sheltered housing, customer services, void management, income recovery, repairs and maintenance and the management of contractors. This role will allow you to use your leadership qualities, knowledge and skills to develop services, systems, financial performance and create a continuous improvement culture across a full range of housing and related services. Duties Commercial
Manage service to minimise cost by identifying savings and value for money initiatives.
Ensure good financial control of contract budget.
Service delivery and development
Develop approaches, systems and practices which ensure the service meets the contract specification - take action and develop initiatives to solve problems and beat the specification at every opportunity
Ensure that equality is a key consideration and that the concept of equality is fully integrated into practices and procedures relating to service delivery
Ultimate responsibility for the health and safety of all staff, visitors and contractors to your site(s)
Client and resident relationships
Develop effective relationships with the cooperative boards, residents, and contractors to identify ways service can be improved and extended
Develop a visible and proactive management style, maximising tenant involvement - attend Board Meetings and sub-committees as required (usually evenings)
Market Pinnacle within the contract area, promoting its reputation for quality services, and exploring possibilities for additional work through providing associated services
To have a regular, productive dialogue with the client at the appropriate level to ensure that problem/concerns are addressed promptly and escalated when required. To gain the confidence of the client and to ensure they have a positive opinion of the services that we provide.
Finance Management
Manage service to minimise cost and maximise income, identifying savings and opportunities to increase earnings
Ensure that effective accounts practices and monitoring systems are used to achieve good financial control
Ensuring salary, vehicles, materials, working capital costs are accurately recorded and posted
Notifying and justifying any large variations to the monthly budget template
Overseeing the financial management of the cooperatives accounts
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Repairs and Maintenance
Liaising with the central team to ensure an effective Repairs and Maintenance service including Planned Maintenance and Major Works programmes
Contractor management
Staff development
Lead the development of staff in the team to ensure the highest standards of customer service
Effective management of the performance of staff, monitoring progress against individual objectives through Development Reviews Skills Required
Responsible for ensuring all staff are trained to carry out their jobs effectively - Foster climate of involvement with regular team meetings
Managing and developing a team of housing managers to meet and/or exceed the contract specification and performance targets.
To develop effective relationships with residents, the Client, and other stakeholders. To frequently meet stakeholders on an informal as well as formal basis. Attend meetings as required (usually evenings).
To work with residents, council departments and other agencies to develop initiatives to enhance the areas/estates managed by the housing team and improve customer satisfaction.
To respond effectively to all correspondence.
To investigate and respond effectively to complaints.
To ensure the effective management of the team's anti-social behaviour cases, including liaison with other agencies.
To be the contract's champion in responding to cases of domestic violence.
To process tenancy queries, succession, and assignment applications in line with coop's policies/statutory guidelines.
Other miscellaneous tasks/projects as defined by the Head of Service
Desirable - housing qualification, CIH or similar.
Experience in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Willingness to attend evening meetings.
Experience of developing/contributing to community initiatives.
Knowledge of housing legislation and current practice.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem solving approach to work
Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
Experience of managing a housing management team.
Well developed leadership skills and team working.
