Housing Manager

FOX MORRIS GROUP LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is actively seeking a motivated Housing Manager to lead social and supported housing services. The successful candidate will manage housing schemes, ensure financial control, and provide strong leadership to teams. Candidates should possess thorough knowledge of housing management and experience in budget processes. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on service delivery and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of managing social and supported housing schemes.
• Experience in budget management and financial control.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage social and supported housing schemes according to standards.
• Oversee budgets for effective financial management.
• Provide leadership and direction to teams.
• Develop business plans using evidence-based analysis.
• Operate effectively in challenging situations.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Evidence-based analysis

Financial control

Job description

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Working arrangement: To be discussed at interview stage

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Manager to lead the effective delivery of social and supported housing services. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring high-quality housing provision, regulatory compliance, and excellent outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage social and supported housing schemes in line with the Regulator of Social Housing standards and requirements.
• Oversee delegated budgets, ensuring effective financial management, income optimisation, and value for money.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to teams, balancing complex and sometimes competing priorities.
• Develop and implement clear business plans and policies, using evidence-based analysis to address challenges and set strategic direction.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, managing challenging situations with professionalism, integrity, and resilience.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• In-depth knowledge and proven experience of managing social and supported housing schemes.
• Demonstrable experience of budget management, financial control, and service optimisation.
• Strong leadership and people manage...