Head of Neighbourhoods
Manchester
Permanent
Full Time
£74,500 A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced housing leader to join a leading Housing Association in Manchester as Head of Neighbourhoods, overseeing key neighbourhood services and delivering strategic and operational excellence. THE ROLE
As the Head of Neighbourhoods, you will provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of neighbourhood services, ensuring the delivery of customer-focused, high-performing and compliant operations.
Lead and manage Neighbourhood, Community Safety, Independent Living, and Facilities teams
Embed and implement a new neighbourhood model across operational areas
Ensure service delivery meets regulatory, statutory and customer expectations
Drive performance, safeguarding, and tenancy sustainment initiatives
Oversee environmental management and older persons support services
Manage a £60 million income budget and £6 million staffing and operational spend
Act as a strategic safeguarding lead and liaison with external partnershipsTHE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will bring substantial leadership experience in housing and neighbourhood services, with a strong customer focus and proven strategic delivery capability.
Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a relevant housing qualification (e.g., CIH)
Strong leadership experience with the ability to inspire, coach and empower teams
Track record of successful budget and performance management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and regulatory frameworks in housingTHE CONTRACT
Working Hours: 36 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexibility required)
Length of Contract: Permanent Contract
Pay: £74,500.00 per annum plus benefits HOW TO APPLY
If interested in this role, please apply using the link, or email (url removed) or call (phone number removed) and ask for Beth for further information
If the role is more suited to someone you know, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate