Area Manager - Housing

Sanctuary Group; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing association in England seeks an Area Manager – Housing to oversee a housing management team. The role encompasses responsibilities including leading a team, managing anti-social behaviour, and ensuring compliance with housing legislation. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in housing management, demonstrating a solid understanding of tenancy management and risk management. This position offers a competitive salary and an attractive employment package.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing management roles.
• Understanding of the principles of anti-social behaviour management.
• Ability to manage complaints and provide outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Housing Officers to ensure effective management.
• Manage anti-social behaviour and compliance checks.
• Contribute to the management of the housing portfolio.

Skills

Knowledge of housing legislation

Tenancy management

Case work principles

Risk management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Driving license

Education

Relevant qualification in housing management

Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Housing

Job description

Sanctuarymanages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people’s lives.

Homeworking – covering Gloucester, Swindon, Reading and Bournemouth

£40,334 - £42,457 per year

37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 17:30pm

We have an opportunity for an Area Manager – Housing to join our Housing Operations team. The team provides a housing management function across general needs, housing for older people and homeownership accommodation.

The Area Manager will be responsible for leading and driving the key functions of the housing team which include antisocial behaviour management, health & safety, compliance and tenancy management. You will lead in providing outstanding customer service and clear communication to residents and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a housing management role with exposure to housing legislation.

The role of Area Manager - Housing will include:

• Line management of a team of Housing Officers, you will liaise daily with your team to provide oversight and assist with any queries whilst ensuring a high level of performance and productivity
• Ensuring anti-social behaviour, compliance checks and general estate management are dealt with in line with relevant policies and procedures
• Contributing, along with other Area Managers, to the management of the South West housing portfolio
• Promoting a performance culture to achieve KPIs and improve Tenant Satisfaction Measures, collaborating with other internal teams to maximise outcomes
• Carrying out performance management meetings with the team and on an individual level
• Effectively managing complaints
• Assisting, supporting and advising members of the team in complex matters, ensuring the required training is provided
• Managing and approving invoices and contributing to budget setting
• Supporting the team with service charges and queries
• Attending court as required to support officers in complex legal cases
• Contributing to meetings with stakeholders, internal and external, either face to face or via teams
• Leading by example, living the values of the organisation, ensuring staff and customers feel safe respected and proud

Skills and experiences:

• A relevant qualification in housing management and / or be working towards a qualification
• Level 4 or 5 or Diploma in Housing
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and regulatory frameworks
• An excellent understanding of tenancy management particularly successions, mutual exchange and tenancy changes
• An understanding of how to apply principles of case work to effectively manage anti-social behaviour
• An understanding of risk management and how this applies to housing management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential with access to a vehicle insured for business purposes

Why work for us?

We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial