Housing Area Manager

Karbon Homes; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is seeking a Housing Area Manager to lead and inspire housing teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex housing services, with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality services and ensuring compliance with housing legislation. The role offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including annual leave and health plans.

Benefits

26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits pot

Funding for qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex housing services.
• Ability to drive innovation and embed change.
• Commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire housing teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Ensure compliance with housing legislation and tenancy enforcement.
• Manage budgets and performance targets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Knowledge of housing legislation

Team coaching and motivation

Budget management

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Housing Area Manager

We're looking for a passionate and skilled individual to join us as a Housing Area Manager in our Housing Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that's making a real difference in people's lives.

About the role

As Housing Area Manager, you'll lead and inspire our housing teams to deliver high-quality services across tenancy, void, allocation, and estate management. You'll drive innovation, embed cultural and structural change, and ensure our services meet the highest standards of customer experience. This role is about leadership, collaboration, and making sure our housing strategies deliver real impact.

About you

You're an experienced housing professional with a proven track record in managing complex housing services. You'll bring strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to coach and motivate teams. You're resilient, collaborative, and committed to delivering customer-focused solutions. Knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy enforcement, and compliance is essential, along with the ability to manage budgets and performance targets.

Working with us

You’ll be part of our Housing Team, led by Joe Robson, Head of Housing. If you’d like to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to Joe Robson at [e-mail] or on 0191 223 8656.

Key Details

• Housing Area Manager - permanent role
• Salary is £56,517 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,317 per annum
• Location: Gosforth
• Regular travel will be required
• 37 hours per week with agile working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre‑employment checks.

Why join us?

We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
• Birthday leave
• Occupational pension
• Health cash plan
• Flexible benefits pot
• Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website: https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Key dates

Closing date for applications: Thursday 4 December 2025

We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications - don't wait too long to apply!

Interview date: Week commencing 15 December 2025

We’re inclusive

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview. Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at [e-mail].