Housing Area Manager - Homeownership

Anchor; Stockport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Anchor as a Housing Area Manager and lead the charge in homeownership housing. You'll inspire teams, implement innovative solutions, and collaborate with local authorities to empower residents. If you're a natural leader ready to make a real difference, we want you.

Benefits

Gym discounts

Mental health support

Flexible working

Pension plans

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in housing management or community-focused work is a bonus.
• Ability to challenge the status quo with fresh ideas.
• Reliable commuting across your area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of housing and support colleagues.
• Implement innovative housing solutions and refine processes.
• Collaborate with local authorities and community groups.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team-building

Communication

Job description

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Stockport, United Kingdom

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29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Ready to Lead the Charge in Homeownership Housing? Become a Housing Area Manager.

Are you a natural leader with a passion for driving change and making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same?

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Area Manager to join our team. This role is about leading change, inspiring teams, and creating communities where people feel supported, safe, and empowered to thrive.

• Location: Managing an area and team remotely, with regular travel across South Manchester, The Wirral & Cheshire.
• Salary: Up to £46,537.30 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Manage and develop a team of housing and support colleagues, giving them the tools and confidence to deliver excellent service.
• Implement innovative housing solutions, refine processes, and drive meaningful change.
• Collaborate with local authorities, health services, and community groups to ensure residents stay independent and connected.
• Identify opportunities, solve problems, and ensure housing services meet the highest standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• An inspirational leader who can rally a team, celebrate wins, and support them during challenges.
• A creative problem-solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges and finding effective solutions.
• Experience in housing management, leading teams, or community-focused work is a bonus.
• You must be able to reliably commute across your area.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our mission is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a home where they love living in later life.

Being not-for-profit means every penny we make or save is invested back into our residents, staff, and facilities, ensuring better care, wages, training, and development.

Our values

We believe everyone can make a difference. Our values of Accountable, Respectful, Courageous, and Honest guide us in our work and interactions.

Displaying these values helps us and our colleagues deliver the best possible care and support.

A rewarding environment

We support your health, happiness, and career growth through various benefits:

• Health & happiness: gym discounts, mental health support, flexible working, online GP
• Finance: pension plans, savings advice, discounts, development programs, career progression

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Anchor is committed to diversity and inclusion. We celebrate differences and promote equality through various networks and schemes, including being a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.