Leasehold and Home Ownership Manager

Hillingdon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Hillingdon Sports & Leisure

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work

Local Government Pension Scheme

Perkbox Benefits

Mental Health Support and Counselling

Travel Support

Trade Union Membership

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking a Leasehold & Home Ownership Manager to transform the service and lead a two-officer Home Ownership team delivering resident-focused leasehold and Right to Buy services in the borough.

You will create an integrated portfolio across leasehold, shared ownership and equity share schemes, ensuring decisions reflect residents at the heart of the council’s housing model and performance is driven by outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in leasehold, shared ownership, and Right to Buy processes.
• People management and team leadership skills.
• Strong focus on resident-centric service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Home Ownership Officers delivering leasehold and home ownership services.
• Shape and manage a combined leasehold, shared ownership and equity share portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and best practice processes and drive service improvements.

Job description

About the role

Be Part of the Change. Help Redefine Our Service.

At Hillingdon Council, we aren't just restructuring and changing titles; we are fundamentally changing the way we deliver our services. We are looking for a Leasehold & Home Ownership Manager to transform our service and to lead a team of 2 Home Ownership Officers delivering excellent, resident-focused services to our home ownership residents and the operation of the Right to Buy scheme.

In this pivotal role, you will create a combined leasehold, shared ownership and equity share portfolio and shape a service that meets the needs and requirements of residents. Your mission is to help transform the service into one that is fully integrated into our housing model, and where people-skills are just as important as following clear regulatory and best practice processes. We are looking for partners in this journey who connect with our vision to put residents at the heart of what we do. You will oversee a high-performing team that achieves excellent performance not just through metrics, but by instilling a culture where every decision puts positive results for the council and residents at the heart of what we do.

In return, we offer you a real future. Housing is a career with lots of diverse options and paths to take. We will invest in you to achieve your potential, and ensure you are supported in your personal development with options like Multiverse courses and a CIH qualification.

About us

We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:

• Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.


• 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.


• Generous Holiday Entitlement - increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).


• Hillingdon Sports & Leisure - Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.


• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).


• Cycle to Work - Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.


• Local Government Pension Scheme - access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.


• Perkbox Benefits - Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Perkbox Benefits.


• Mental Health Support and Counselling Services - Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.


• Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.


• Trade Union Membership - The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees' freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.

The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.

Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.

Recruitment Information

Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a 'per application' basis.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:

• Basic DBS Check


• 2 years of Referencing

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.