Community Housing Manager

Community Housing Manager (Housing Officer - Part Time)Join to apply for the Community Housing Manager (Housing Officer – Part Time) role at Places for People. 1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.At Places for People, we hire people, not numbers. Experience and track record are important, but we also look for candidates who embody our People Promises – doing the right thing, being enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believing in community spirit, respectful and enjoying their work. As the UK’s leading social enterprise, we are dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities for both our customers and employees.A valid driving licence and access to your own car is required for this role.Job Details• 29 hours per week (part‑time) – 4 days a week, Tuesday to Friday.• Location: Middlesbrough and surrounding areas, managing approximately 400 homes.• Role based in community neighbourhoods, with home working also included.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will be our presence in the neighbourhoods we manage, spending the majority of your time working in our communities to provide an effective and efficient tenancy and estate management service. Working alongside the Community Safety Team, you will:Ensure customers meet their contractual obligations and that neighbourhoods are safe, clean, and attractive.Carry out tenancy reviews and property inspections.Collaborate with your team to create neighbourhood and continuous improvement plans that uphold estate standards and budgetary targets.Report to the Area Manager and work as part of an established team to manage our neighbourhoods.Essential CriteriaSocial housing experience in a Housing Officer role or similar.Tenancy management / tenancy sustainability experience.About YouWe need you to have excellent communication skills with a polite and courteous manner. You will work closely with customers and external agencies – outside a desk or phone environment.You should:Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain effective working relationships.Have experience in a similar tenancy and estates management role and up‑to‑date knowledge of housing and tenancy legislation and procedures.Show tenacity, resilience, attention to detail, and a commercial approach.Evidence of contributing to service delivery improvements and acting as a positive motivator while working autonomously.A basic DBS check is mandatory for this role.BenefitsCompetitive salary with yearly review.Pension with matched contributions up to 7%.Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with option to buy or sell leave.Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.Bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%.Training and development.Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas, and much more.What’s next?If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career, apply via our simple five‑minute application process – upload a CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the requirements. If you have questions, email the recruitment team.As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided you meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application.We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know – we are happy to support you.SafeguardingPlaces for People is committed to safeguarding to protect children, young people and adults at risk. All employees, volunteers and contractors must uphold the highest standards. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including DBS where applicable.Equal OpportunityWe support the Armed Forces Covenant, the Disability Confident Scheme (Level 2), and the Neurodivergent Community, offering guaranteed interview opportunities where applicable.Seniority LevelMid‑Senior LevelEmployment TypePart‑timeJob FunctionOther #J-18808-Ljbffr