Housing Revenue and Contract Manager

Job SummaryContract Type:PermanentWorking Pattern:Full timeAdvert Start Date:12/10/2026Advert End Date:25/10/ :59Salary:57,439 - 61,017Hours per week:37Job Category:HousingVacancy ID: Employment Location:Newcastle upon TynePost Number:HC139(b)Number of posts:1Closing date:
25 OctFurther InformationMake a difference to housing services in Newcastle
 
We are seeking an experienced, self-motivated Housing Revenue and Contract Manager to join our Housing Governance and Assurance service. This is a senior and influential role with responsibility for the Council's approach to Housing Revenue Account charges, including rent and service charge setting, leaseholder services, HRA-funded service agreements and district heating regulation and accountancy.
You will ensure that charging and contractual arrangements are legally compliant, financially robust and transparently applied. Working closely with senior officers, elected members, residents, partners, auditors and regulators, you will provide clear assurance and help safeguard the long-term sustainability of the Housing Revenue Account. 
 
About you
You will bring significant experience and strong technical knowledge of housing revenue, rents, service charges, leaseholder charges and cost-recovery arrangements. You will understand housing legislation, regulatory requirements and the Regulator of Social Housing's Rent Standard, and be confident  analysing complex financial, operational and performance information to identify risk and drive improvement. You will also have experience of overseeing contracts or service agreements, leading multi-disciplinary teams and building effective relationships with senior stakeholders, residents, contractors and external partners.
Apply online at , select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have any unspent criminal convictions.