Housing Scheme Manager

Niyaa People Ltd; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established housing provider is seeking a Housing Scheme Manager in Chipping Norton for a critical role managing independent living schemes for older residents. This position offers a 6-month contract, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering exceptional services. The ideal candidate will possess a NVQ Level 3 in Management, experience in building management, and strong organisational skills. You will oversee compliance checks, manage repairs, and support residents, while representing the organisation in various partnerships.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Chance to make a meaningful impact

Deliver excellent housing services

Qualifications

• Experience in building management, compliance, and customer-focused service delivery.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, able to work independently.
• Proactive problem-solver, confident in managing risk and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular compliance checks including fire safety and health & safety.
• Manage repairs and emergency responses to ensure resident safety.
• Support residents with wellbeing checks and referrals to agencies.
• Oversee property assignments and liaise with buyers and estate agents.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain accurate resident data.
• Lead contract management and contractor liaison.
• Monitor budgets and ensure value for money.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and build relationships.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook)

Risk management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Management

Job description

Housing Scheme Manager

We're currently recruiting for a Housing Scheme Manager to join a well-established housing provider, managing independent living schemes for older people in Chipping Norton. This is a vital role ensuring schemes are safe, compliant, and customer-focused, while delivering a first-class service to residents.

This position is offering 6 month contract with working hours of 2 days at 5 hours / 1 day at 7 hours based onsite in Chipping Norton

The Scheme Manager will receive:

• 6-month contract with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact
• Professional development and training opportunities
• The chance to deliver excellent housing and support services to older resident

Key responsibilities for the Housing Scheme Manager

• Carry out regular compliance checks including fire safety and health & safety across schemes
• Manage and monitor repairs, planned works, and emergency responses to ensure resident safety and satisfaction
• Support residents with wellbeing checks and signpost to external agencies where needed
• Oversee the successful assignment and purchase of properties, liaising with buyers and estate agents
• Ensure GDPR compliance and accurate data records for residents
• Lead on contract management, including inspections, procurement processes, and contractor liaison
• Monitor local budgets and ensure value for money on works and services
• Represent the organisation at meetings, building strong internal and external relationships

Requirements for the Housing Scheme Manager position

• NVQ Level 3 in Management (or equivalent qualification/experience)
• Experience in building management, compliance, and customer-focused service delivery
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently
• A proactive problem-solver, confident in managing risk, safeguarding, and compliance

To apply or find out more, please contact Ryan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)