Housing Manager

Posted 24 March 2026
Salary 40
LocationBrentwood CM14 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Interim & Executive Management
ReferenceRQ1713817

Job description

12 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary
  • The Housing Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across tenancy management, estates, housing services, and contract oversight. The post holder will ensure high-quality service delivery, support operational teams, manage complex tenancy issues, and drive improvements in estate management and resident engagement. This role requires a confident, experienced housing professional capable of handling sensitive cases, leading staff, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and legislative requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Lead on complex tenancy cases, escalations, and sensitive resident issues.
  • Oversee rent management, tenancy breaches, anti-social behavior (ASB) casework, and the serving of statutory notices.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to operational staff managing day-to-day tenancy matters.
  • Handle formal resident complaints, ensuring timely, professional, and customer-centered responses.
  • Ensure compliance with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements, and organizational policies.
Essential Experience Required
  • Strong, proven background in housing management at both operational and strategic levels.
  • Demonstrable experience managing complex tenancy cases, ASB, and formal complaints.
  • Experience supporting and guiding frontline housing staff.
  • Ability to work confidently across tenancy, estates, and contract management areas.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • Evidence of relevant housing experience and sector knowledge.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Additional Information
  • Working hours: 37 hours per week
  • The role requires DBS.
  • Working pattern: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home
  • Requirement: Must attend the office every other Friday
  • Car required
  • We work on a bi-weekly payment schedule
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.