Job Description
Interim Housing Manager (Sheltered)-
Birmingham
6-Month Interim Contract
-3035 per Hour
Are you an experienced Housing Manager who can step into a busy service and make an immediate impact?
We are working with a well-established housing provider seeking an Interim Housing Manager to provide leadership, stability and operational oversight during a period of transition. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned housing professional who enjoys hands-on management, solving challenges and supporting teams to deliver excellent resident services.
This role will play a critical part in ensuring the smooth running of housing operations, maintaining compliance standards and supporting key financial projects, including rent and service charge reviews.
The Role
Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of housing management services across a portfolio of sheltered and independent living accommodation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting a team of housing professionals
- Overseeing tenancy management, allocations, resident enquiries and complaints
- Managing rent arrears, voids and tenancy sustainment activities
- Ensuring compliance with housing legislation and regulatory requirements
- Working closely with property and compliance colleagues to monitor health and safety obligations
- Identifying and managing operational and compliance risks
- Supporting the annual rent-setting and service charge review process
- Liaising with residents, contractors and external partners
- Providing regular updates on housing performance and emerging risks
About You
To be successful, you''ll bring:
- Significant experience within housing management, ideally in social housing, supported housing or sheltered housing environments
- Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management and regulatory compliance
- Experience of rent and service charge setting
- Previous experience managing or supporting housing teams
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to quickly assess priorities and work effectively with minimal supervision
Desirable:
- CIH qualification (Level 4 or above) or equivalent experience
- Experience of compliance monitoring and regulatory reporting
- Previous interim management experience
This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Greenacre Recruitment Ltd who are operating as a recruitment agency and business