Scheme Manager

Clarion Housing Association; Chichester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Grange Property Management in Chichester is seeking a Scheme Manager for St Richards Lodge. You will oversee 43 flats, manage repairs, and support residents in maintaining wellbeing and independence.

The role requires excellent communication, IT literacy (Outlook/Word), and the ability to travel across the region. 20 hours per week with a permanent contract; DBS check and UK work eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Customer facing role experience preferred.
• Excellent communication abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Basic IT knowledge including Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Look after St Richards Lodge in Chichester; manage building and residents’ wellbeing.
• Organise repairs and maintenance of communal areas and structure of the property.
• Oversee contractors on annual contracts; supervise cleaning, gardening and window cleaning.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

IT literacy

Travel readiness

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

Salary: £11,678.84 per annum

Job Location: Chichester - St Richards Lodge

Hours: 20 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Operating Company: Grange Property Management

Are you customer focused, confident and logical with excellent communication skills?

Grange Property Management are looking for a Scheme Manager to look after our properties at St Richards Lodge in Chichester. With a 'can do' attitude you'll prioritise and manage your own workload independently.

This is a varied and customer facing role supporting residents in maintaining their well-being and independence. Lone working you'll have support from your Regional Manager and Head Office Team along with a Training and Support Assistant.

Organised and able to work on multiple tasks, you'll have a good understanding of building maintenance as you'll be responsible for the general management of the building including organising repairs and maintenance of communal areas as well as to the structure of the property. You'll also oversee contractors who are on annual contracts and carry out the communal cleaning, gardening and window cleaning.

You’ll be an excellent communicator who enjoys working closely with people from all backgrounds, able to develop and nurture good working relationships with residents, contractors and clients.

As the first point of contact for any resident complaints, leasehold enquires or property alterations you'll be able to advise and empathise with the resident age group which is typically 60 plus.

A good standard of IT knowledge and understanding is an important factor within the Scheme Managers role, as you will be required to use applications such as Outlook and Word.

Information on the scheme:

Our friendly scheme at St Richards Lodge, Chichester offers 43-one-and-two-bedroom flats in a welcoming community setting.

Closing Date: 23 rd November 2026

Applicants must be able to travel across the region as required.

This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.

You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.

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