At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to enhance community services and support residents in Shropshire.
- Company: Join STAR Housing, dedicated to building safe and thriving communities.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a chance to drive positive change.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local communities and improve residents' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 48000 - 48000 £ per year.
Salary: £48,000 per annum
Location: Shrewsbury (with travel across STAR Housing communities)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Help shape thriving communities across Shropshire. At STAR Housing, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Neighbourhood Manager to lead our tenancy and neighbourhood services, ensuring residents receive high-quality, customer-focused support while helping us build safe, sustainable communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team and make a real difference to the lives of our residents by driving service excellence, leading a dedicated team of Housing Officers, and shaping the future of neighbourhood services across STAR Housing.
About the role
- Lead and develop a team of Housing Officers, driving high performance and excellent customer service.
- Oversee all aspects of tenancy management, including tenancy sustainment, tenancy breaches, succession matters, evictions and tenancy fraud.
- Lead on neighbourhood management initiatives, community engagement activities and environmental improvement projects.
- Act as STAR Housing's organisational lead for safeguarding, ensuring vulnerable residents receive the support they need.
- Manage Anti-Social Behaviour, domestic abuse and community safety cases, working closely with partner agencies.
- Ensure compliance with housing legislation, regulatory standards and organisational policies.
- Lead service improvement projects and use performance data to drive positive outcomes for residents.
- Manage neighbourhood service budgets and support the achievement of STAR Housing's wider strategic objectives.
About you
- Significant experience within housing management, tenancy management or neighbourhood services.
- Strong leadership experience, including developing and motivating teams.
- Excellent knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management and community safety.
- Experience managing complex Anti-Social Behaviour and safeguarding cases.
- Strong partnership-working skills, with the ability to work effectively with local authorities, support agencies and other stakeholders.
- Excellent report writing, communication and problem-solving skills.
- A customer-focused approach and a passion for delivering outstanding services.
- A relevant housing qualification (such as CIH) or equivalent experience.
What we offer
- Competitive salary of £48,000 per annum.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after five years service.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in local communities.
Additional Information
This role is based at Ptarmigan House, Shrewsbury, with regular travel across our housing stock. A full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle are essential. The role participates in an out-of-hours duty officer rota and may occasionally require evening work. Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help STAR Housing continue to deliver safe, vibrant neighbourhoods and excellent services for our residents.
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