Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
22/08/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/09/2023 23:59
Salary:
Band 14: £46,549 - £48,587
Employment Location:
Borough wide across South Tyneside
Further Information
A bit about us…
South Tyneside Homes is a business that people want to work for and with, so having a culture where people can thrive and enjoy work is important to both our vision and how we approach each day.
Our agile and flexible working environment means that we can support you to get the right work/life balance so you can get on with your job and deliver great results for our customers.
At South Tyneside Homes we manage, maintain, and improve 17,000 council homes on behalf of South Tyneside Council. Staff are central to what we do and the services we provide. One of our company’s strategic objectives is to be an “employer of choice, efficient, and well-governed” and we aim to have a motivated, well-trained, and diverse workforce to help us meet the needs of the business both now and in the future.
If you are passionate and feel you can make a positive and lasting impact in South Tyneside, then please read on…
We’re currently looking for a Housing Manager to join our Housing Management team on a permanent basis to help us deliver exciting services to our tenants.
What’s in it for you?
We offer a starting salary of £46,549 per annum for a 37-hour week, 29 days of annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays
We also work flexibly, so you will also benefit from being able to work from both home and the office. We offer flexitime meaning you will also have the opportunity to take a further 12 flexi days per year depending on the requirements and demands of the role.
But that’s not all. We also offer…
• A Local Government Pension Scheme, where you contribute 6.8% and we will also contribute 12.6%
• Fantastic opportunities to support your health and wellbeing, including a range of activities through the year, dedicated health advocates, mental health first aiders, Occupational Health Service, and a free onsite staff Gym.
• Opportunities for you to have your say on how we develop services, including via Staff Forum and engagement sessions with our Executive Leadership Team.
• Access to affordable leasing options for cars and electronics.
• Reduced cost public transport tickets for travel across Tyne and Wear.
• Modern Offices, all the equipment you’ll need to do your job and a great bunch of colleagues.
And, if that wasn’t enough…
• Our comprehensive induction will ensure we get you on board quickly, you fully understand how the organisation works, you are introduced to your key contacts and have all the support you need to ensure you are successful in your new role.
A bit about what you will get up to…
In partnership with South Tyneside Council, South Tyneside Homes provide a Housing Management service. Through the integration of Housing Management, Tenancy Support, and Community Safety, we provide a service that focuses on supporting tenants to successfully maintain their tenancies.
We are looking for an experienced professional to undertake the role of Housing Manager. The role is to lead a multidiscipline team to deliver a tenancy sustainment service to our tenants. You will work with Elected and Board members, communities, colleagues, and partners to deliver outstanding, pro-active, and responsive housing management service. This is a pivotal role in our approach to providing borough wide services that meet the aspirations of our tenants.
You should have experience of working in a housing management service, community safety, tenancy service and/or social housing environment at a senior management level and have experience of multi-agency working. You should also possess excellent communication skills, extensive experience of managing change and leading diverse teams to deliver excellent services.
If you think this all sounds good, then here is what we need from you…
If you would like to know anything more about the role, we will be pleased to answer any of your questions. Please contact Julie Mckeown, Assistant Head of Housing, via email at: Julie.Mckeown@southtynesidehomes.org.uk or phone at 07917 265260.
If you are interested by what you have read and meet our criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please click “Apply Now” to submit your application via our recruitment portal providing a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria outlined in the attached Person Specification. Please ensure that you anonymise your CV supporting statement.
Closing date: Wednesday 6th September 2023. BT Typetalkers welcome.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any specific requirements during the application process.
South Tyneside Homes are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
Should you need to apply using an alternative method please contact jobs@southtynesidehomes.org.uk or on (0191) 4268342.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.