Empty Homes Manager

Progress Housing Group; Leyland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Greencar lease

Employee discounts

Job summary

Progress Housing Group is seeking an Empty Homes Manager to provide senior operational leadership for the end-to-end empty homes service in Leyland. You will lead teams delivering void works, manage contractor performance, and ensure work is completed to standards, timescales, budgets and compliance.

The role requires a degree in Building/ Housing or equivalent, extensive experience in social housing voids, and strong skills in budgeting, reporting, and collaboration with internal and external

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in building studies, housing or property management.
• Significant senior leadership experience in social housing empty homes/voids.
• Experience in budget, contract management, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of housing health and safety compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple internal teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational leadership for end-to-end empty homes service.
• Oversee void works, manage contractor/supplier performance.
• Ensure work meets standards, timescales, budgets and compliance.
• Use data to reduce rent loss and improve re-let times.
• Support efficient property turnaround with internal teams.

Skills

Senior leadership

Empty homes management

Contract management

Budget management

Health & safety

Stakeholder collaboration

Driver license

People management

Regulatory compliance

Performance reporting

Education

Degree in Building Studies / Housing / Property Management

Job description

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Empty Homes Manager

Reference: SEP20260935

Expiry date: 2026-09-20 22:59:00.000

Location: Leyland

Benefits: Buy or sell leave. Flexi working. Pension Scheme. Professional Development. Occupational Sick Pay + Many more benefits

• Contract Type: Fixed Term / secondment 12 month
• Working Hours: 36.25 hours per week
• Service area: Property Services.
• Office basis: Agile
• Location: Leyland

At Progress Housing Group, your work supports communities and changes lives.

We make sure every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference - where you work with purpose, your growth is supported, and you are proud to belong.

From inclusive recruitment practices to tailored support at work, we create an environment where everyone can succeed.

The role

• We are looking for an Empty Homes Manager to provide senior operational leadership for the end to end empty homes service, ensuring empty properties are inspected, repaired, compliant and re-let quickly, safely and cost effectively.
• You will lead colleagues and operatives delivering void works, manage contractor and supplier performance, and make sure work is completed to agreed standards, timescales, budgets and compliance requirements.
• You will use performance, trend and financial insight to reduce rent loss, improve re-let times, strengthen value for money and recommend service changes, investment priorities and continuous improvement activity.
• You will work closely with Housing, Allocations, Repairs, Maintenance, Assets, Compliance and other internal teams to support efficient property turnaround and ensure investment decisions lead to sustainable, lettable homes.

What we’re looking for

• Recognised qualification to degree level, preferably in Building Studies, Housing, Property Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience and knowledge.
• Substantial experience of senior leadership in social housing empty homes, voids, repairs or property maintenance services.
• Experience of empty homes voids budget management, contract management, cost control, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance relating to housing, construction, repairs and maintenance, including health and safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, influencing, analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Housing, Allocations, Repairs, Maintenance, Assets, Compliance, contractors and other stakeholders to improve property turnaround and customer outcomes.
• A full UK Driver License and access to your own vehicle for work purposes
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIH, RICS or equivalent.
• Management experience, including leading colleagues, teams or service areas.
• Experience of managing contractors and suppliers delivering empty homes, repairs, maintenance or property-related works.

Competitive pay, flexible leave options and benefits that help you thrive - personally and professionally.

• Competitive salary with occupational sick pay
  
• Access to a great pension scheme with matched contributions of up to 7.5%
• Salary sacrifice greencar lease scheme
  
• Offers, discounts and reloadable payment cards from entertainment, sports, retail and dining partners

Work-life balance

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays r ising to 31 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days and a paid day off for your birthday.
  
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
  
• Progression opportunities and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash
• Colleague Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging networks, wellbeing champions and People Forum

About Progress Housing Group

More than three decades on, our commitment to helping people find the right place to live remains at the heart of what we do.

People trust us to create a place for them to call home and to provide outstanding support services and opportunities to help them to live their best lives.

Whether it is an affordable home, supported housing, technology-enabled care solutions, or services supporting those in crisis, we make a meaningful difference to thousands of people, every day.

We are ambitious and we are looking for people who are motivated, dynamic, and committed to delivering the highest standards for our tenants and customers.

Our sector plays a crucial role in contributing to a fairer, and more equitable society. Working here offers a genuine opportunity to positively influence communities and people’s lives.

Looking forward at Progress

Social purpose, innovation and sustainability are at the heart of our organisation.

We’re investing in our people, technology and services to build a more resilient, sustainable and equitable future for our customers and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Inclusion matters here, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive.

AI Statement

We support the ethical and transparent use of AI to drive innovation and efficiency.

However, authenticity is important to us, and we will prioritise applications that clearly reflect your experience, voice and originality

Next steps

Closing date : midnight on Sunday 20 th September 2026
Shortlisting date: Monday 21 st September 2026
Interview date: 30 th of September and 1 st of October 2026
Interview type: In person at our Leyland office