Housing Manager

Housing Manager

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Location: Cliftonville, Margate

Working location: Office within Sheltered Housing Scheme in Margate

Salary: £32,000 (pro rata’d salary £21,000 pa)

Contract Type: Part Time (25 hours per week, over 5 days); Permanent, following successful 6-month probationary period

Our client is one of the leading housing associations in the UK’s Jewish community, dedicated to providing high-quality housing and support services. They are seeking a dedicated Housing Manager to oversee their Margate scheme and ensure their residents receive exceptional support in a welcoming and safe environment.

About the Role

This is a key role requiring a confident, proactive and compassionate individual who can manage a housing scheme, support our client’s residents’ wellbeing and coordinate with care providers and professionals. You’ll need to stay calm under pressure, handle sensitive issues with empathy, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day housing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of a sheltered housing scheme.
• Liaise effectively with residents, providing support and diffusing situations tactfully.
• Collaborate with external professionals, including care providers and health services.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and housing data using internal systems.
• Respond to emergencies and resolve resident concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Contribute to continually improving the service provided by our client.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in a similar housing management role.
• Proven ability to interact face-to-face with residents, often under pressure.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word and email.
• Strong judgement, tact, and discretion in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Prior experience coordinating within a care or sheltered housing setting.

What Our Client Offers:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. xwzovoh

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality housing services and believe in treating residents with dignity and respect, our client would love to hear from you. Apply today to join their family.