Hybrid Housing Manager — Enabling Safe, Independent Living

Kent Autistic Trust; Brompton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kent Autistic Trust is seeking a Housing Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our housing portfolio. You will ensure homes are safe, compliant, well maintained and meet the needs of autistic adults we support.

You will lead tenancy management, property compliance, repairs and maintenance, Housing Benefit and exempt accommodation, while supporting a team and working with residents and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in housing management within a charity, housing association, local authority or similar.
• CIH Level 4 qualification or willingness to achieve by 2030.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Sound understanding of housing legislation, compliance and tenancy management.
• Ability to advise on complex tenancy and housing matters including possession and statutory notices.
• Understanding of housing compliance and legislation (Awaabs Law, Renters Rights, etc.).
• Experience with property compliance, repairs and contractor management.
• Good understanding of Housing Benefit and exempt accommodation.
• Experience supervising or supporting staff.
• Organised, proactive and solution-focused; builds stakeholder relationships.
• Shares values of respect, inclusion and person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the housing portfolio, ensuring safety, compliance and quality.
• Oversee tenancy management, property compliance, repairs, maintenance, Housing Benefit and exempt accommodation.
• Provide leadership and support to the housing team; work with residents, landlords and authorities.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and drive service improvement in housing provision.
• Shape the future direction of housing and property function in partnership with the CEO and Trustees.

Skills

Housing management

CIH Level 4

Leadership

Housing legislation

Tenancy management

Possession proceedings

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Person-centred support

Education

CIH Level 4 qualification

Willingness to undertake qualification by 2030

Job description

The Kent Autistic Trust is seeking a Housing Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our housing portfolio. You will ensure homes are safe, compliant, well maintained and meet the needs of autistic adults we support.

You will lead tenancy management, property compliance, repairs and maintenance, Housing Benefit and exempt accommodation, while supporting a team and working with residents and local authorities.