Scheme Manager

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

Job summary

Clarion Housing Group in Chichester is seeking a Scheme Manager for St Richards Lodge. The role is customer facing, requires excellent communication, and you will manage your own workload independently.

You will oversee the scheme’s day‑to‑day running, arrange repairs and maintenance of communal areas, supervise contractors, and support residents to maintain wellbeing and independence. Travel across the region is required; basic DBS/Criminal Record checks apply.

Qualifications

• Customer facing role with strong communication.
• Willingness to travel across the region as required.
• Basic Criminal Record Check clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Look after St Richards Lodge, managing the building and residents.
• Organise repairs and maintenance of communal areas.
• Oversee contractors on annual contracts.
• Support residents to maintain wellbeing and independence.
• Handle resident enquiries and complaints with empathy.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Independent working

Organisation

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: 23rd 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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