Are you looking for a new role that will give you a sense of achievement?
I am looking for a Housing Manager who has a keen interested in supporting people who are at risk of becoming homelessness. You will become part of an amazing team who will support the service users in their journey to allow them to live independently and re-engage within the community. If this sounds like the role for you, I would love to hear from YOU today!

I am in partnership and collaborating with a fantastic national client who are a registered care and support charity, who specialise in delivering homes, services, and innovation for the most disadvantaged communities in the country. This particular service is for service users who find themselves living in precarious housing, or are at risk of eviction, but not statutorily homeless as defined by the Homeless Reduction Act.

Housing Manager
Location: Burton Upon Trent
Hours: 40 hours, covering a varied shift pattern, Monday to Sunday – Full-time

What’s in it for YOU?
For your hard work and commitment, you will be paid a salary of £32,000 – £35,000, and a very desirable employee package, which includes 24 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, birthday off, ongoing training, and massive opportunities for progression.

Overview of the Role
I am looking for a full-time Housing Manager to ensure that the delivery of supported housing meets local priorities and that of the clients, and to identify, plan and implement new opportunities and services that deliver high quality housing provision.

Key Responsibilities

  • To maintain a detailed knowledge of Housing legislation and case law; to share this throughout the team and ensure it is incorporated into our policies and procedures
  • To maintain a detailed knowledge of the Housing Acts 1985, 1988, 1996 and subsequent or relevant statutes, case law and local council policy relating to the management and provision of temporary supported accommodation
  • To lead on new and established partnerships with a range of partners that secure a strong pipeline of supported housing opportunities
  • To manage voids, control debt management and ensure all service charges are collected
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety, void and bad debt targets, allocated budgets, maintenance standards, and the provision of furniture and fittings
  • To manage the efficient lettings of properties and rooms ensuring appropriate housing benefit claims and advice are provided to tenants and rent payment systems are in operation
  • To manage rent collection and arrears processes in accordance with our policies and procedures, maximising housing benefit take up and liaising with colleagues, to take appropriate arrears action where necessary

Required Skills, Experience, & Knowledge

  • Passion and desire to help people who are struggling with their tenancy and are at risk of homelessness
  • Previous experience in a similar position

Interview Process
These stages have been put in place to help benefit and streamline the process of recruitment.

1st Stage – Shortlisting & Pre-Screening
In the first stage I personally will review your CV. Should you be successful, I will invite you for a telephone call. Then, we will have a telephone conversation, to discuss your right to work, work history, and suitability for the role.

3rd Stage – Formal Interview
In this stage, you will go have a formal interview with the hiring manager

4th Stage – Presentation
In this stage you will present a ‘business’ plan, and how you want to succeed in the position. You will be given the tools and the preparation to succeed.

I will be working alongside yourself and the company to work in your best interests. Please be up front and honest with your background, with any disciplinaries and dismissals, or any criminal convictions – as we will not discriminate.

All applications must be accompanied with an up-to-date CV. If successful, you will be required to have a current DBS on the update service, eligibility of right to work, and your start date will be subject to sufficient references.

If you want to help make a difference to service users and also your career, click apply now, or call Samuel on 0121 480 8217 for more information.