Housing Management Independent Living Lead

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent housing association based in Birmingham is seeking a Housing Management Independent Living Lead to oversee tenancy management and support vulnerable individuals. This role includes managing approximately 130 properties, liaising with tenants, and implementing community engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will have relevant housing experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to fair housing practices. The position offers a salary range of £36,050 to £38,000 per year, alongside numerous benefits including career advancement and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Training and career advancement

Group personal pension plan

Access to wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing housing services and tenancy agreements.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspect accommodation properties.
• Administer tenancy agreements and manage rent recovery.
• Support delivery of community involvement activities.

Skills

Tenancy management

Housing policy knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Housing Management Independent Living Lead

£36,050 to £38,000 per year, Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 12/02/2026

About this job

Housing Management Independent Living Lead Location : Birmingham Salary : £36,050 - £38,000 per annum Job title: Housing Management Independent Living Lead A fulfilling and exciting opportunity available for an Income and Rent Arrears Recovery Officer to join our Association.

The Income and Rent Arrears Recovery Officer will be based in our offices in Birmingham.

Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd supports vulnerable individuals and households.

We provide quality housing, deliver tailored support plans, training, education, and employment opportunities to help people achieve stable lives and realise their full potential.

Purpose of the role This is a key post contributing to the operational management of Adullam’s general needs accommodation services.

Working with the Head of Housing to support the Association to ensure effective delivery of housing related services.

You will act as the central point of contact for administrating and delivering professional tenancy management service to our general let tenants and external stakeholders.

We own and manage a limited number of properties across the UK, it is therefore necessary for us to prioritise applicants to ensure a fair and equitable allocation of our available accommodation to those with more than just a need for quality housing, whilst prioritising those in greatest need.

You will be responsible for approximately 130 dispersed general needs accommodation with tenants living in self-contained flats, bungalows and houses in and around central Birmingham, Sandwell and Tipton areas.

Key duties include managing and inspecting the accommodation, starting and ending tenancies, allocations and viewing, empty property and rent management along with recovery of former tenant arrears working with Income Recovery Officer and assisting in delivery of community involvement and engagement activities and promotion.

Along with overseeing our allocations and letting ICT processes for mutual exchanges using Home Swapper portal to help people to access safe and comfortable accommodation, in accordance with our mission statement.

You will be expected to contribute to the maintenance and development of the Association’s values, culture and ethos.

Please see the job description for more information.

Adullam offers the following benefits:

Salary £36,050 - £38,000 dependent on experience for 37.5 hours per week, Competitive Annual Leave (25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional 2 days awarded annually for full attendance
prorated for part-time employees)

• Training and career advancement
• Discounted Goods and services
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Access to Thrive app
• Access to Westfield Health and Westfield Rewards/Discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Life Assurance (4x Basic annual salary from the start of employment)
• Multidimensional wellbeing programmes and family-friendly policies for staff
• Refer a friend policy

We are passionate about actively encouraging applicants from all cultures, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to treating our teams fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability, or any other protected characteristic and this starts with our recruitment process.

Adullam Homes Housing Association Ltd. is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Adult Only DBS check, scrutiny of employment history and robust references checks.

Please note applicants must be authorised to work in the UK as we are unable to provide Visa sponsorships.

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