Applications Manager

Golding Homes; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Maidstone is seeking an Applications Manager to oversee the management and development of their applications and digital portals. This role will lead a team to enhance operational processes, ensuring efficient application performance, specifically focusing on the Microsoft Power Platform. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, reinforcing commitment to employee well-being and development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension contribution

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Retail discounts

Annual Wellbeing Fund

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Housing environment with Housing Management systems.
• Strong focus on application management and development.
• Experience working with the Microsoft suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain applications and digital portals.
• Lead a team providing strategic management and quality assurance.
• Ensure stability and efficiency of applications.
• Foster a high performing team environment.
• Work with stakeholders to improve user experience.
• Drive delivery of Microsoft PowerApps solutions.
• Participate in application-related projects.

Skills

Application development framework tools

Leadership of a technical team

Project and stakeholder management

Providing 3rd line support

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

Closing date : 3rd November 2025

Permanent

Full 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 manage 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 and a strong focus on the Microsoft Power Platform.

Desired skills and experience include:

• Experience with application development framework tools.
• Leadership of a technical team, project and stakeholder management.
• Experience providing 3rd line support.

When and where you'll be doing it:

You 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 return:

Creating 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.

• 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.
• Annual Wellbeing Fund

We appreciate people process information in different ways. If you would like any support with your application please contact us.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We’re 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, you’ll get all the opportunities, support and respect you’d expect from Golding Homes. We’re committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities.