Housing Team Manager

Your new company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and purpose-driven housing organisation committed to delivering high-quality neighbourhood services and improving the lives of its customers. With a strong focus on collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement, the organisation works closely with local partners to create safe, sustainable communities.

Your new role
As Localities Team Manager, you will lead and develop a team responsible for delivering responsive, customer-focused housing and neighbourhood services. Managing Neighbourhood Coordinators and Enforcement Case Coordinators, you will ensure the effective handling of tenancy management, safeguarding, and complex casework.You will play a key role in overseeing operational performance, supporting service delivery, and providing expert guidance on tenancy enforcement, anti-social behaviour, and safeguarding matters. Working closely with senior leadership, you will also contribute to service transformation, helping to implement new processes and drive continuous improvement.The role will involve:

• Leading, motivating, and developing a high-performing team.
• Managing complex and sensitive casework, including safeguarding concerns.
• Building strong partnerships with external agencies such as the police, social care, and health services.
• Representing the organisation at multi-agency meetings and deputising for senior management when required.
• Driving service improvements through data analysis, feedback, and process redesign.
• Ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and service standards.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring strong experience within housing, neighbourhood management, or a related field, alongside proven leadership capability.You will also demonstrate:

• Sound knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, ASB, and safeguarding.
• Experience managing and developing staff, including performance management.
• Strong partnership working skills with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• The ability to manage complex workloads and competing priorities.
• A proactive, customer-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Confidence using housing management systems and performance data.

A relevant housing qualification is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking organisation, including:

• £42,500 annual salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Employer pension contributions + additional benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression
• The chance to lead a motivated team and shape service delivery

What you need to do now
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