Tenancy and Estates Manager (Housing)

Are you a dynamic, organised, and people-oriented social housing professional, with a commitment to making a difference to Wealden’s tenants?

 

Who?

Wealden’s dedicated and progressive Housing team are looking for an experienced Tenancy and Estates Manager, to lead our housing management operations.

 

What will you be doing

• Oversee estate management operations of our 3000 council homes
• Ensure high standards of tenancy management, including tackling anti-social behaviour, rent collection, Retirement Living and grounds maintenance
• Deliver improved outcomes for tenants through effective tenant engagement
• Manage budgets, contracts, and compliance with Social Housing Regulator’s Consumer Standards
• Lead a dedicated frontline team to deliver exceptional customer service

 

What do you need?

• Substantial operational and strategic experience in social housing management
• Considerable experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams within a social landlord or local authority context
• A comprehensive technical understanding and working knowledge of housing legislation particularly relating to social housing tenants and leaseholders
• A demonstrable track record of partnership working and relationship building.

 

What do we offer?

• Working for a great, forward-thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working with the ability to work from home as well as from our newly refurbished offices in Hailsham.
• Free parking.

 

For more information

For more information and an informal chat about the opportunities please contact Gemma Forshaw gemma.forshaw@wealden.gov.uk T. 07581 006369

 

Post Number: E1001

Closing Date: 3 March 2025

Interview Date: TBC

 

Wealden District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities and all applications will be treated on merit.

 

To Apply

Please visit our ‘How to Apply’ page for advice on how best to complete your application.

Click on the “Apply Online Now” link to be taken to our online recruitment portal. You will be prompted to log in to your existing account or create a new one. Remember to add a contact email address and mobile number when applying.

Please note applications could time out. So, ensure you have created an account and save your information as you go along. We would suggest you keep a copy of your personal statement on a separate document until you are ready to paste this into your application and submit.

If you are unable to apply online, have a query or require an alternative application method, please email human.resources@wealden.gov.uk or call 01892 602424. Make sure you know the post number and include it in your email or provide it when asked during your telephone call.

 

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