‘We are an equal opportunities employer’
Fiona and the Housing Services team are looking for a Area Housing Manager
37 hours per week (Full time)
With a great salary of up to £46,906 per annum (dependent on experience)
Plus a benefits package worth up to £5,000 per year.*
*Based on minimum employer pension contributions and maximum available benefit allowances.
Fiona and the team are looking for an experienced housing professional to join us as Area Housing Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will work as part of a team of three Area Housing Managers, each managing Housing Officers and Housing Coordinators to deliver safe, well-managed neighbourhoods and excellent services for our residents. You will bring strong housing management knowledge, confidence in dealing with complex cases, income collection, and a positive, can-do approach to improving performance and outcomes.
Experience in income management would be ideal, helping the team to maximise rent collection, sustain tenancies, address arrears at an early stage and share effective practices across the service.
This role is community-focused and requires regular visibility with colleagues, residents and partners, so working from our office and out in our communities for four days each week is an essential part of the role.
Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Closing Date for all applications is by 5pm on Monday 21st September 2026
South Lakes Housing have a range of benefits available for employees.
- Annual leave entitlement 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
- Hybrid working To support productivity and your wellbeing
- Social housing pension scheme (SHPS) Worth at least 10% of your annual salary
- Simply health Financial help with those everyday medical costs like eye tests, dentists and wellbeing
- Family friendly benefits Maternity, paternity, shared paternity & adoption
- Sick pay Above statutory provision
Other Benefits
- +1 annual leave day up to 5 years service, totalling 31 days after 5 years of service.
- Holiday Purchase scheme (Upon successful completion of the probation period, you have the opportunity to purchase an additional 10 days)
- 1 week off for Christmas shutdown
- x2 Volunteer days - per holiday entitlement year, to help contribute and get out to the wider community
- x1 Wellbeing day - per holiday entitlement year, to help you have a day to yourself where you specifically focus on your wellbeing.
Pension and Perks
- Our Pension Plan offers a comprehensive retirement solution, ensuring financial security for you and your loved ones.
- Pension contribution ratio, 10% employer contribution and 0% employee contribution.
- With a lump sum death benefit valued at 3x your annual salary, providing peace of mind and support during difficult times.
- Housing Perks, a social enterprise providing discounts on everyday items.
What can SLH do for you?
Values-based organisation, making a difference for our customers - We just care!
We believe in you having a work life balance - Defined working day start/finish and support for when you have those blips in your life.
We believe in you having your say in what we do- having a say through our staff forums/feedback groups.
We believe in investing in you - Training you to keep you up to date and develop your personal and professional skills.
Everyone is valued and appreciated - We recognise when we think you have really gone that extra mile.
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Area Housing Manager in Kendal employer: South Lakes Housing do
South Lakes Housing is an exceptional employer located in the picturesque town of Kendal, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive benefits such as 26 days of annual leave and a social housing pension scheme, employees are encouraged to thrive in their roles while enjoying a healthy work-life balance through hybrid working options. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while advancing your career in health and safety compliance.
