At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage housing services for older people, ensuring safe and supportive communities.
- Company: Alpha Living, dedicated to helping older people live independently.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, meaningful work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a compassionate team focused on equality and community wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in social housing and strong ICT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 41327 £ per year.
- Housing
- Development
- Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week Help Older People Live Independently in Safe, Supportive Communities Are you passionate about making a real difference to people's lives?
Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same, balancing housing management, customer service and resident wellbeing?At Alpha Living, we're looking for a compassionate and proactive Housing Development Manager to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to support older people to live independently while delivering a high-quality housing management service across our sheltered housing developments.
If you enjoy building positive relationships, solving problems and creating welcoming communities, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role As a Housing Development Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an excellent, resident-focused housing management service.
Working closely with residents, families, partner agencies and colleagues, you'll ensure our developments remain safe, well-managed and vibrant places to live.
Managing day-to-day housing management across sheltered housing developments.
Supporting residents with tenancy matters, rent accounts, Housing Benefit and Universal Credit claims.
Welcoming new residents, carrying out tenancy sign-ups and helping them settle into their new home.
Promoting developments, conducting viewings and working with referral agencies to maximise occupancy.
Providing advice on housing options, welfare services and support available to residents.
Building positive relationships with residents, relatives, advocates and external agencies.
Carrying out health and safety inspections, fire alarm testing, door entry system checks and property inspections.
Reporting and monitoring repairs and supervising contractors on site.
Maintaining accurate records using the Civica CX Housing Management System.
Line managing Housekeepers within the development.
Providing cover for colleagues across other developments when required.
What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding services and who genuinely enjoys working with older people.
Essential Experience working within social housing.
Good ICT skills with the ability to use housing management systems.
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Commitment to continuous professional development.
Desirable Experience within sheltered housing or independent living services.
Housing qualification.
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
We are committed to helping older people live independently for longer in safe, welcoming communities.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can have a meaningful impact on the lives of older people while developing your career in housing management, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create communities where people can live independently with dignity, confidence and support.
Development Manager - Homebased in London employer: Alpha Living
At Alpha Living, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of older people within our vibrant community. Join us in creating safe, supportive spaces where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
