Location Manager

Anchor Hanover Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Earned pay access

Pension up to 10%

Life Assurance 3x salary

Health plan

Dental plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group is seeking a Housing Location Manager in Oxford to oversee property operations and resident support. You will manage lettings, rent accounts and ensure timely repairs while fostering a safe, welcoming community.

Seeking individuals with a passion for helping older people maintain independence, along with strong organisational and communication skills. The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with a 36-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing or property management is beneficial; transferable skills accepted.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities are essential for daily operations.
• A genuine passion for helping older people live independently and securely.

Responsibilities

• Manage properties and support residents to live independently; ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Let properties, manage rent accounts and address issues like anti-social behaviour with fairness.
• Ensure repairs and maintenance are completed promptly and to high standards; own follow-up and communication.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

People-focused care

Job description

HousingLocationManager

Location: Charles Ponsonby House, Oxford

Contract: Full-time, Permanent. This role will become available at the end of October.

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Salary: Up to £29,870 per annum

A career as a Housing Location Manager-sometimes known as a Scheme Manager or Estate Manager-is all about helping older people enjoy independence,securityand a sense of belonging within a community.

The role:

• Manage properties and support residents to live independently, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across our communities.
• Let properties, manage rent accounts and address issues such as anti‑social behaviour with fairness.
• Ensure repairs and maintenance are completed promptly and to high standards, taking ownership of follow-up and communication.
• Build trusted relationships with residents through proactive listening, clear communication andquickresolutions.
• Completecompliance,healthandsafety checks,andrisk assessments, collaborating with internal teams and external agencies to ensure residents receivesupport.

Who we’re looking for

Whether you’ve previously worked as a Housing Location Manager, or in another people-focused role, we welcome transferable skills from a range of sectors. Ultimately, we want to see people with:

• A resilient,problem-solvingmindset with the confidence to take ownership
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage varied responsibilities and communicate clearly with residents.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people to live fulfilling, independent lives.

Your Wellbeing, Your Future, Your Career

• 24/7 mental health, counselling and wellbeing support
• Buy& Selladditional holiday + flexible access to earned pay (Stream)
• Strong pension plan with up to 10% employer contributions
• FreeLifeAssurance(3×your annualsalary) and optional Health Cash & Dental Plans
• Everyday savings across supermarkets, leisure, family and lifestyle retailers

Anchor –A GreatPlaceToWork

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people.We offer homes across more than 1,500 locations nationwide, managing 54,000 properties for people aged 55 and above.

Our ambition is simple: to help people enjoy a home they love in later life.

Becausewe’renot-for-profit, every pound we make is reinvested in our residents, ourcolleaguesand our homes-supporting high-quality care, fair pay, ongoingdevelopmentandgreat placesto live.

Inclusion iscentral to everything we do.Our active networks for disability, LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, unpaid carers, and allyship help shape our organisation and challenge barriers. We proudly adhere to external standards like Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, Menopause Friendly and Stonewall Diversity Champion.