Housing Manager- Temporary

Morgan Hunt; Highlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Morgan Hunt is seeking an experienced Housing Manager to lead housing management services across the Highlands. The role translates housing strategy into clear operational plans, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads front-line teams to deliver customer-focused services.

You will manage tenancy management, allocations, income recovery, estate and antisocial behaviour management, and tenancy sustainment while collaborating with repairs, asset and compliance colleagues.

Qualifications

• Professional housing qualification or equivalent accreditation.
• Full UK driving licence preferred for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for tenancy management, allocations, income recovery, estate and antisocial behaviour management, and tenancy sustainment.
• Translate the housing management strategy into operational plans and measurable service standards.
• Ensure services meet regulatory requirements and safeguarding standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop front-line housing teams to achieve targets.
• Monitor performance using KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with repairs, asset and compliance teams for integrated service delivery.
• Lead complex casework including abandonment, possession actions and tenancy sustainment interventions.

Skills

Operational leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Change management

Education

CIH Level 3+ or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Housing Manager (Temporary, Housing Management Department)

Location: Highlands of Scotland

Working conditions: Time in the office is desirable but remote work can be considered.

Duration of Contract: 8 weeks initially with scope to extend

About the Role / Job Summary:

A housing association is seeking an experienced Housing Manager to provide operational leadership for housing management services across the Highlands. The role will translate housing strategy into clear operational plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead front-line teams to deliver consistent, customer-focused services. You will manage tenancy management, allocations, income recovery, estate and antisocial behaviour management, and tenancy sustainment while working closely with repairs, asset and compliance colleagues. This temporary role supports business transformation activity and prioritises improved resident outcomes and value-driven service delivery. The organisation offers a collaborative culture and support for relocation to the Highlands where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational leadership for tenancy management, allocations, income recovery, estate and antisocial behaviour management, and tenancy sustainment.


• Translate the housing management strategy into operational plans and measurable service standards.


• Ensure services meet regulatory requirements, organisational policy, and safeguarding standards.


• Lead, coach, and develop front-line housing teams to achieve performance targets.


• Monitor performance using KPIs, produce regular reports, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.


• Oversee tenant engagement programmes and maintain clear communication with residents, leaseholders, and stakeholders.


• Coordinate with repairs, asset and compliance teams to ensure integrated service delivery.


• Lead complex casework including abandonment, possession actions and tenancy sustainment interventions.


• Support business transformation projects to modernise processes and improve customer outcomes.


• Manage budgets relevant to service delivery and provide financial oversight of operational activity.

Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in housing (for example CIH Level 3 or above) or equivalent industry accreditation.


• Certifications in safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusion training preferred.


• Full UK driving licence preferred where duties require site visits.

Experience Requirements:

• Significant operational experience in housing management within a public sector or social housing environment.


• Proven track record of leading teams and delivering measurable service improvements.


• Experience managing allocations, income recovery, tenancy sustainment and estate management.


• Demonstrable experience of working to regulatory standards and delivering compliant services.


• Strong stakeholder management experience engaging residents, local authorities and partner agencies.


• Experience of implementing change and business transformation projects within a housing context.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.