Housing Customer Experience Manager

Wiltshire Career Site; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Housing Customer Experience Manager to develop and improve how we interact with our tenants across Wiltshire. You will oversee all resident interactions, strengthen engagement and lead our Resident Engagement Team, using feedback to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires substantial experience in a social housing setting, strong knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and Regulator of Social Housing expectations, and a commitment to improving tenant

Responsibilities

• Oversee all resident interactions and lead the Resident Engagement Team.

Job description

Salary: £39,862 - £41,771

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Week commencing Monday 13 June 2026

We are looking for a Housing Customer Experience Manager to develop and improve the way we interact with our tenants across Wiltshire. With over 5,300 homes and a £31m rental turnover, our Housing Management Service plays a crucial role in ensuring tenant satisfaction, and this role is central to shaping how residents experience our services. You will oversee all resident interactions, strengthen engagement and lead our Resident Engagement Team, using feedback and 'mystery shopper' exercises to drive continuous improvement.

We are seeking a proactive, empathetic and solution-focused individual with significant experience of working in a similar role within a social housing landlord service. You will bring expert knowledge of the issues currently affecting social housing providers, alongside a strong understanding of relevant policies, legislation and the regulatory expectations set by the Regulator of Social Housing.Your work will support improved resident communications, effective handling of feedback and consistent compliance with Consumer Standards, making a direct and positive impact on tenant wellbeing and the reputation of the service.

In return, you will have the opportunity to influence service delivery, contribute to policy development and help shape how we respond to the needs of our tenants. This is a role where your insight and leadership will make a lasting difference to residents' lives.

If you have experience in social housing, a passion for customer experience and the drive to create meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here.

Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

Contact details

For more details, contact Jamie Peters, Housing Income Manager, via email, or call 01722 434732 x54732.

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Application criteria

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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion

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Application process

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.