Scheme Manager

Sanctuary Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Advice Service

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Staff Networks

Pro rata salary

Job summary

Sanctuary Housing Association is hiring a Scheme Manager in London to oversee day-to-day management and ensure a safe living environment at Dean Abbott House. The role requires lone working, driving, and strong customer service skills, with 35 hours per week and a temporary contract up to six months.

The package includes a pro rata salary of £27,452 per year, pension, life assurance, and other benefits. Travel and driving are essential. Applications close 09 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy at GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths.
• Experience with older people and understanding their needs is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lone working to manage day-to-day operations and maintain a safe, compliant living environment.
• Assist with lettings process including sign-ups, viewings, pre-void inspections and key management.
• Conduct compliance checks and scheme inspections for health and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and handle computer work efficiently.
• Coordinate with Care and Support Agencies and Adult Social Services for additional support and safeguarding.

Skills

Numeracy literacy (GCSE C)

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Driving licence

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Salary: £27,452 / year

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Scheme Manager

London

£27,452 per year (pro rata)

35 hours per week – Monday to Friday - 9:00am to 4:30pm

Temporary position for up to 6 months

We have an opportunity for a Scheme Manager to join our Sanctuary Independent Living team, based in South West London. This role is lone working and is responsible for ensuring high-quality day ‑ to ‑ day management and a safe, compliant living environment for residents within our Dean Abbott House scheme.

The role of Scheme Manager will include:

• Contacting and liaising with residents and agencies to ensure residents are being look after
• Assist with part of the lettings process including sign-ups, viewings, pre-void inspections and key management
• Conduct compliance checks and scheme inspections to ensure health and safety regulations are met
• Maintain accurate records and manage extensive computer work efficiently
• Liaise with external organisations such as Care and Support Agencies and Adult Social Services concerning additional support requirements/safeguarding referrals
• Liaise with internal teams to deliver an efficient customer first service
• Identify and report potential repairs or faults at the scheme and monitor to completion
• Effectively manage anti-social behaviour caused by dementia needs, complex needs etc, which may include gathering relevant information to support this and manage the complaint process for the service area

Skills and experiences:

• Numeracy and literacy to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths
• Some experience of working with older people and understanding their individual needs or similar
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to build strong relationships
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

Why work for us?

We are a not-for-profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £ 27,452 (pro rata)

The full time equivalent salary for this role is £29,413 based on 37.5 hours per week rising to £30,961 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [e-mail]