Scheme Manager

CIH International Housing Group; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training

Blue Light Card

Competitive salary

Job summary

CIH International Housing Group is looking for an Independent Living Scheme Manager to oversee Cwrt Gwalia in Bridgend. You will lead tenancy and service operations, manage rents, and ensure safety compliance while building strong partnerships with the local authority and care providers.

The role focuses on empowering older residents and fostering welcoming communities. You will manage a small team, handle day-to-day operations, and drive service improvements to sustain independent living for

Qualifications

• Experience supporting older people in housing, care, or similar environments.
• Understanding of housing management and welfare benefits.
• Ability to work independently, manage a varied workload and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tenancy and void management, rents and service charges.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and day-to-day running of the schemes.
• Lead and motivate a small team and build stakeholder relationships.
• Champion older people and promote wellbeing within the community.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal & written communication

Housing management

Tenant relations

Education

GCSE-level qualification

Health / Housing / Social Care qualification (advantageous)

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Scheme Manager

Job no: 510117

Work type: Part time

Salary: 33,661

Location: Bridgend

Categories: Housing / Neighbourhoods

Job Description: Customer & Community

About the role

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and thrive within their communities? We're looking for an Independent Living Scheme Manager to oversee Cwrt Gwalia in Bridgend, building strong partnerships with the local authority and care providers to ensure tenants can access the support and services they need. You'll play a key role in championing older people, managing housing services, leading a small team and creating welcoming, inclusive communities where residents feel supported, connected and empowered to live independently. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll oversee tenancy and void management, rents and service charges, health and safety compliance, and the day-to-day running of the schemes. You'll also lead and motivate a small team, build strong relationships with stakeholders and contractors, and act as a champion for older people within the local community. Based at Cwrt Gwalia, you'll take a hands-on approach to supporting residents, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring the service maintains its reputation. You'll also play an important role in developing partnerships, continuously improving services and helping to shape the future of independent living for our tenant

Skills and Experience Needed

We're looking for someone with experience supporting older people within a housing, care or similar environment, who is passionate about helping people maintain their independence and wellbeing. You'll have a good understanding of housing management and welfare benefits, along with the confidence to work independently, make informed decisions and manage a varied workload effectively.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you'll work closely with tenants, colleagues, contractors, local authority partners and other stakeholders. You'll be comfortable using IT systems, maintaining accurate records and handling sensitive information with discretion. We're also looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable and keen to contribute ideas that help improve services and outcomes for tenants.

A relevant GCSE-level qualification (or equivalent experience) is required, and a qualification in Health, Housing or Social Care would be advantageous

Perks, Benefits and a glimpse into our Codi world

This is a part time, fixed term contract for 12 months with a competitive salary, along with a great package designed to support you at work and beyond.

• £33,661 per annum pro rata (FTE)
• 26 days holiday, pro rata entitlement plus Bank holidays. Rising to 31 days with an extra day for each full year of service.
• Continuous professional training and development
• Blue Light Card Eligibility giving discounts at 15,000 brands.

To explore the full range of benefits, perks and rewards, visit: Careers - Codi

Values

At Codi, our values are Compassionate, Authentic, and Progressive. When you join us, you'll embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

FREDIE

At Codi Group we are guided, in all that we do, by a group of principles that we call FREDIE, these are: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement. This means that whatever your background, you will have an equal opportunity to rise with us.

Advertised: 20 Aug 2026 GMT Daylight Time

Applications close: 01 Sep 2026 GMT Daylight Time