Part Time Housing Manager
King’s Barton Housing Association Limited (KBHA) is a small registered social housing provider with 147 homes (mostly one bedroom) which are occupied by independent persons aged 55 years plus. The properties are located within a three mile radius of the office which is based in Kingswood, Bristol.
he Housing Manager will lead a team currently consisting of five part-time colleagues: Assistant Housing Manager, 2 x Housing Officers, Finance Officer and Admin/Finance Officer and deal with all aspects of the Association’s work, in close collaboration with the Board of Management.
The office opening hours are 9 am- 12.30 pm Monday to Friday.
The Housing Manager will manage the team, supported by the Assistant Housing Manager, with the key areas being to ensure all legal and statutory obligations are met, including meeting the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing. Keeping up to date with any changes to the responsibilities of the Association and updating the board of management is essential.
Salary: In line with NJC for Local Government Services - SCP 35-38 (£46,142 to £49,282) pro rata.
The role is 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday) /pro rata to a standard Kings Barton Housing Association full time working week of 35 hours. There will be a need for flexibility in attendance (hours/times). This will include a minimum of 6 evenings per year to attend Board meetings and, in addition, attendance at sub committees (afternoons/evenings) as required (for which TOIL will be given).
The successful applicant will be subject to a six-month probationary period. The post holder will have pro rata 5.6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays. The notice period will be 3 months.
Essential requirements of the person for Housing Manager
1. An experienced housing professional within the social housing environment and at a senior level.
2. Holds a recognised housing qualification, or willing to agree to complete an approved qualification within 2 years of appointment; as specified in the Competence and Conduct Standard requirements.
3. A valid driving license and use of a car.
4. Good IT skills, including Word and Excel and using a bespoke housing management system.
5. Previous experience of managing a team at a senior level within a housing organisation.
6. Able to deal confidently with staff management and ensure effective performance management takes place.
7. Previous experience of preparing and presenting reports to a board of management.
8. Needs to be flexible in order to meet the needs of KBHA to ensure KBHA provides a high-quality service.
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
10. To ensure our mission and values are implemented.
11. To have a basic working knowledge of budget management.
Desirable requirements:
12. Previous experience of preparing and managing budgets.
13. Have experience of asset management within a housing organisation.
14. An awareness of the legal and regulatory requirements of a Housing association.
15. Have let and managed contracts, including repairs contractors and associated contracts required for a housing organisation.
16. Previous experience of business planning.
17. Have knowledge of and, ideally involvement in the refurbishment and development of new properties.
Our Mission Statement
King’s Barton Housing Association (KBHA) is committed to providing and maintaining good quality one and two bedroomed homes to the best standards possible, to people aged 55 years and above.
Our Values are:
* To keep our commitments to customers and to keep customers at the heart of decision making.
* Putting customers first, through listening to them and understanding their needs.
* Promoting equality of opportunity, through respecting diversity.
* To be consistent in all our activities and impartial in our approach to delivering services.
* Valuing our colleagues and encouraging them to take individual responsibility for problems and finding solutions.
* Being supportive to customers, colleagues, Board and other stakeholders.
Please send C.V to carly@kingsbarton.co.uk
Closing date is 19th January 2026.