Come and make a difference at Karbon as Empty Homes Operations Team Manager
About The Role
We’re looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to undertake the role
of Operations Team Manager within the Empty Homes team.
This opportunity is due to a mover within the team
. The successful candidate will lead a team of multi-disciplined individuals in delivering an efficient repairs service within our empty properties.
About You
We’re looking for an experienced Operations Team Manager to join and support our Empty Homes team in managing an already excellent maintenance service, delivered to our customers in a way that that promotes high levels of customer focus, performance, safety, and quality, with a strong emphasis on innovation, forward thinking and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate should have a thorough understanding of building and maintenance practices in a social housing environment. You must possess the relevant knowledge, skills, experience necessary to successfully manage a multi- disciplined team of in-house trade colleagues, supported by approved subcontractors to undertake repair and maintenance tasks and empty homes work in a fast moving and dynamic working environment.
You must be dynamic, with a collaborative and engaging style, and possess strong customer service, people management and organisational skills. You should be highly organised, capable of working to tight deadlines, achieving KPIs and targets in accordance with budget constraints.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Working With Us
The vacancy is within our Empty Homes team. It is anticipated the role will mainly be working in our Durham, Consett and Stanley areas but with potential to work anywhere across the geographical footprint.
If you require further information about the role, please contact either:
John Archer – Empty Homes Manager (South)
–
07949 989142
Or
Mark Scott – Empty Homes Manager (North)
–
07964 898647
Operations Team Manager – Empty Homes (permanent role)
Salary is £47,535 per annum
£657 flexible pot (which can be used for salary top-up)
Location: Based at our Stanley office
37 hours per week
Essential car user allowance of £2405 per annum (own car to be used)
Participation in the management of our out of hours service, which includes additional standby payments
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.
The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
This role is subject to the requirements of the Conduct and Competency Standard and requires an appropriate professional qualification, or a willingness to work towards one.
Existing qualifications will be assessed to ensure they meet the required level and cover the knowledge areas relevant to the role.
Where an existing qualification doesn’t fully meet the required standard, the successful candidate will be required to complete either top-up modules or a full qualification, as appropriate, to meet the qualification requirements of the role.
Training and support would be provided following successful completion of probation and Karbon Homes may fund the qualification or top-up training. Where funding is provided, repayment may be required if you choose to leave Karbon during the qualification or within two years of completion
Why Join Us?
We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:
26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)
Birthday leave
Health cash plan
Flexible benefits pot
Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events
Key Dates
Closing date for applications
Sunday 1 November 2026
We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don’t wait too long to apply!
Interview date
TBC
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you’ll be guaranteed an interview.
Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at
recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk
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Operations Team Manager in Consett employer: Karbon Homes
Join us at our Greengates Office in Stanley, County Durham, where we foster a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee growth and satisfaction. As a Housing Team Manager, you'll benefit from competitive salary packages, generous annual leave, and access to professional development opportunities, all while making a meaningful impact in the community. We value diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including those with criminal records, ensuring a rich and varied team environment.
