Local Housing Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £17.7 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £17.70 Per hour |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Tadley, Hampshire, SO23 8UJ |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4765430_1769533913 |
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Location: HampshireContract: Temporary
Salary: £17.70 per hour
Hours: 28 per week or 2 x 14 hours.
Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and enjoy a vibrant community life? We are seeking a dedicated Local Housing Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a Retirement Living scheme, ensuring residents receive high‑quality, person‑centred housing and support service.
This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of the scheme. No two days are the same - from tenancy sustainment and building safety to community engagement and resident wellbeing.
Your new role
Property & Compliance
- Complete, record and act upon all required health and safety checks and audits.
- Manage reactive repairs, identify issues and raise works orders.
- Oversee planned maintenance in partnership with internal departments.
- Procure and manage local contractors such as cleaners, gardeners and window cleaners.
- Ensure communal areas and the wider scheme remain safe, accessible and well presented.
- Manage void properties, ensuring timely turnaround and allocation.
- Provide short-term "buddy cover" for neighbouring schemes when required.
- Manage permission and alteration requests in line with policy.
- (If leasehold) Support with viewings, sales queries and leaseholder communications.
Performance & Administration
- Support the Operations Manager with annual budgeting and review monthly/annual accounts.
- Manage rent accounts, take proactive arrears prevention actions and support higher-level cases.
- Manage waiting lists, nominations and void targets.
- Ensure timely processing of repair orders and contractor invoices.
- Maintain accurate, GDPR-compliant records across all systems.
- Contribute to quality assessments such as Housing Quality Standards and Quest.
Residents, Community & Wellbeing
- Create a lively, inclusive community through events and activities to reduce social isolation.
- Promote the use of communal facilities and encourage involvement from local groups.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families and external agencies.
- Respond to ASB issues, complaints and concerns in line with policy.
- Coordinate support services, encourage income maximisation and assist with benefit access.
- Carry out resident welfare checks and support new residents with settling in.
- Maintain safeguarding standards and liaise with relevant agencies.
What you'll need to succeed
Essential
- Experience in the social housing sector, ideally supporting older people.
- Strong communication, relationship‑building and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload.
- Confident with ICT, spreadsheets, emails and databases.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person‑centred services.
- Understanding of GDPR, safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Desirable
- Knowledge of issues affecting older or vulnerable people (e.g., Dementia, mental health, substance misuse).
- Experience supervising or managing contractors or staff.
- CIH Level 3 or 4 (or willingness to work towards).
Additional Requirements
- Enhanced DBS (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to access all areas of the building, including stair access.
- Willingness to travel for meetings, training and occasional scheme cover.
What you'll get in return
- A rewarding role making a real impact in residents' lives.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Supportive management and a positive working culture.
- A varied, community-focused role with autonomy and flexibility.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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