Community Manager (Later Living) - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract in Bedford

Location: Bedfordshire, MK42 8SY

Salary: £28,815 per annum for 30 hours per week (£33,618 FTE)

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30pm

Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Your Typical Day Could Start With...

A conversation with a resident who needs advice and support, followed by coordinating a repair with a contractor and ensuring communal areas are safe, welcoming and well-maintained. Later, you might attend a Residents' Committee meeting, process purchase orders, or work with local organisations to help residents access additional services and support.

As a Community Manager, you'll play a vital role in creating a thriving, safe and supportive environment within one of our Later Living homeownership communities, helping residents maintain their independence while enjoying a great quality of life.

What You'll Be Doing

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the scheme, ensuring residents receive excellent service and support. You'll:

• Deliver effective housing management across the community
• Provide advice, guidance and practical support to residents
• Build positive relationships with residents, colleagues, contractors and external partners
• Oversee repairs and maintenance, liaising with contractors to ensure works are completed to a high standard
• Manage budgets, process purchase orders and maintain accurate financial records
• Coordinate the use and management of communal facilities
• Support and attend Residents' Committee meetings
• Signpost residents to relevant statutory, voluntary and community services
• Ensure health and safety compliance is maintained across the scheme
• Respond appropriately to emergencies when required

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is organised, customer-focused and passionate about making a difference.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in housing management or a similar customer-facing environment
• Experience working with older people or within a Later Living setting
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong administrative skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements
• An understanding of the support needs of older people
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• Experience managing budgets and monitoring expenditure

Please note: An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Why Join Peabody?

When you join Peabody, you're joining an organisation driven by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported, valued and able to thrive.

Our Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits package, including family-friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Important Information

• You must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
• We reserve the right to close this advert early if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to residents' lives while helping to create a vibrant and welcoming community, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit an anonymised CV along with a short supporting statement telling us why you're the perfect fit for this opportunity.

Interview Dates

First-stage interviews will take place online on 4 August 2026. Candidates successful at this stage will be invited to attend a second-stage interview in person, providing the opportunity to visit the scheme, meet the team, and gain first-hand insight into the role and community.