Applications Manager

Closing date: 3rd November 2025PermanentFull time (37 hours per week)Golding Homes are looking for an Applications Manager a critical and technology advanced role who will be responsible for managing and maintaining their applications and digital portals. The Applications Manager will lead the development and implementation of new solutions collaborating closely with the Solution Architect and Service Design teams to innovate and improve operational processes to enhance their customers experience.This role will also act as a 3rd line escalation point for application-related issues building close working relationships with key suppliers to ensure their operational efficiency.This role is a hybrid based role but please be aware the first 6 months of employment will be based at Golding Homes offices in Maidstone.What the role will include: Lead a high performing team providing strategic management quality assurance expert guidance and accountability to ensure successful operational delivery. Ensure the stability security and efficiency of all applications including the customer portal through proactive management and support. Oversee the day-to-day Maintenance and management of Golding Homes applications and customer portal Lead and manager a team of Application Development and Support professionals fostering a collaborative and high performing team environment. Promote continuous learning and professional development whilst monitoring the team to ensure a consistent service is provided to the organisation. Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide solutions to improve user experience and operational efficiency. Drive the development and delivery of solutions exploring our options around the extended use of our Microsoft estate with a particular focus on the use of PowerApps. Lead and participate in application-related projects ensuring timely and within-budget delivery. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience of working in a Housing environment and Housing Management systems and processes with experience in application management and development with a strong focus on the Microsoft Power Platform.You will have experience with application development framework tools with experience of leading a technical team and project and stakeholder management. As part of your role providing 3rd line support will be expected so experience in this is also essential.When and where youll be doing itYou will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa 64260 per annum dependent upon your knowledge skills and experience.Their Hub Home Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Their head office is in central Maidstone and is a new modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.What will you get in returnCreating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary designed to support you throughout your working life here.Youll get: 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) Company Pension contribution and life assurance Flexible Benefits including health cash plan additional holiday purchase cycle to work scheme onsite gym retail discounts and more. An annual Wellbeing Fund Please note that well be shortlisting throughout and reserve the right to close this role early.We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application please contact us INDHIGHThe CompanyThe Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees and provide support to clients from all over the country. Equality Diversity and InclusionWere committed to building diverse talent at Golding and believe our strengths as a team come from having many unique perspectives. We have opportunities for colleagues to work flexibly allowing us to build a healthy vibrant and inclusive organisation which encourages everyone to be themselves at work.No matter what your ethnic origin gender sexual orientation marital status religion age or disability status youll get all the opportunities support and respect youd expect from Golding Homes. Were committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities.DocumentsRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Diploma,Animal,Eclipse,Facilities Management,End User Support,Bank Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1