Housing Area Manager

Anchor

Peterborough

Hybrid

GBP 41,874 - 51,179

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading housing organization in Peterborough seeks an inspiring Area Manager to lead and develop a housing team. This role involves ensuring operational excellence and resident satisfaction across multiple sites. The ideal candidate is a confident leader with experience in team management and strong communication skills. A driving license is required for efficient travel in the area. The position offers a fixed-term contract until March 2027 with a salary of up to £46,527 pro rata.

Qualifications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience managing teams focused on development.
Competence with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations across multiple sites.
Lead and coach teams to deliver performance aligned with values.
Manage budgets and resources to achieve financial targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Team management

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Anchor Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

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Location: Home based with regular travel across Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract to end March 2027
Salary: Up to £46,527 per annum pro rata
Role Profile: https://bit.ly/45vGguN

At Anchor, we’re passionate about providing high-quality housing and support to older people across the country. We're looking for an inspiring and proactive Area Manager to join our team and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.

About the Role

As a Rented Area Manager, you will lead, develop, and support a housing team across a designated geographical area, ensuring exceptional operational delivery and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations across multiple sites, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high service standards.
Lead and coach teams to deliver strong performance aligned with our values and housing strategy.
Foster excellent resident relationships, resolving issues effectively and driving satisfaction.
Conduct safety audits, manage risk, and respond to emergencies with professionalism.
Manage budgets and resources to achieve financial targets and goals.
Build strong partnerships with contractors, local authorities, and community organisations.
Monitor KPIs and performance, reporting regularly to the Operations Manager.
Oversee contracts such as catering, cleaning, and care/support services, ensuring they meet resident needs.

What We’re Looking For

You’re a confident and dynamic leader who can manage people, processes, and partnerships with care and efficiency. You embrace change, think creatively, and thrive in a role where no two days are the same.

You’ll bring

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage performance robustly and fairly.
Agility in decision-making and a problem-solving mindset.
Experience managing teams, with a focus on development and high performance.
A flexible, resilient approach—comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
Confidence managing sensitive information and engaging with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
Competence with Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent, with a willingness to gain further qualifications if needed.
Full UK driving license and access to a car, or ability to travel efficiently across your area by other means.
Willingness to undertake regular training and attend external meetings/events.

Seniority level