At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage housing services and support the community in a dynamic role.
- Company: MTVH, a forward-thinking housing association with strong values.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values care, collaboration, and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in social housing and strong customer service skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We are recruiting for a skilled and experienced Local Housing Manager to be predominantly office based and out on the patch. You will manage and coordinate excellent housing and estate services within a defined geographical patch, which is predominantly in Southwark but includes parts of Lambeth and Lewisham. You will be accountable, customer facing and representative of MTVH across all tenures including rented, shared ownership and leasehold customers, although you will be responsible for our rented customers only.
Co-ordination of internal and external services to meet the diverse needs of our customers, delivering services that meet individual and local needs to a high standard is essential. Participation in local initiatives to support the community with their initiatives is necessary and may involve weekend work but this is not common. You will seek continuous improvement with a view to providing an excellent service to residents.
You will be required to manage our relationship with the Local Authority and other Housing Association partners. You will be the point of contact for customers with respect to complaints, estate services, tenancy management, tenancy enforcement and lettings management.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Essential car user
- Experience of working in a social housing setting is essential
- Experience of tenancy enforcement and managing a high case load of ASB alongside strong record keeping
- Good working knowledge of housing practice, housing law and the principles of service charge management
- Ability to collaborate, network and be a strong team player
- Experience of dealing with customers from different backgrounds, presenting with complex or challenging needs is essential
- Experience of excellent administration skills & analysing customer feedback to achieve service improvements
- Attention to detail and accuracy in writing, reporting and numeracy
- Experience of dealing with customers face to face and responding to customer enquiries on the phone and in writing
- Ability to self-manage a varied and demanding workload, prioritising and organising
- A self-starter who isn’t afraid of challenge, shows innovation, initiative, empathy & passion
- The ability to manage and report on projects against agreed targets
- Must possess excellent office management skills, managing inboxes, keys etc
- Must be willing to work flexible hours as required
Desirable:
- Housing qualification
To meet our commitment to providing safe, high-quality services to our customers we will complete a Basic background check with the Disclosure and Barring service once an offer of employment is made. This will be renewed on a 3 year basis and the cost of this service is paid for by MTVH.
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Metropolitan Thames Valley is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the seniors they serve. With a strong focus on professional development, employees have access to numerous growth opportunities, ensuring they can advance their careers while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in Nottingham, the company provides a unique chance to contribute to high-quality sheltered housing services, all within a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Contact Details:
Metropolitan Thames Valley Recruitment Team
