Job Description
Scheme Manager - Blackburn - 30 hours / 6 months
Your new companyYou’ll be joining a well-established housing provider committed to delivering safe, well-managed retirement and independent living services. The organisation supports older residents across schemes and surrounding bungalows, ensuring high-quality housing management, customer service, and wellbeing support.Your new roleYou’ll provide day-to-day Scheme Manager cover across a retirement living scheme and nearby bungalows. This includes:
* Daily wellbeing checks and light-touch support
* Building safety checks and compliance tasks
* Coordinating contractors and monitoring on-site works
* Supporting residents with tenancy queries and signposting
* Maintaining accurate records and reporting issues promptly
* Providing occasional buddying cover where required
This is a steady, people-focused role ideal for someone confident working independently while maintaining a warm, professional presence on scheme.Hours: Mon-Fri, 6 hours per day plus 30-minute lunch. Flexible options include:
* 8:00-14:30
* 8:30-15:00
* 9:00-15:30
What you’ll need to succeed
* Experience in retirement living, sheltered housing, independent living, or scheme management
* Strong communication skills and a supportive, resident-focused approach
* Confidence completing building checks and following compliance procedures
* Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
* A calm, reassuring manner when responding to low-level issues or wellbeing concerns
What you’ll get in return
* Consistent weekday hours with flexibility
* Supportive team and clear handover processes
* Weekly pay options (PAYE or Umbrella
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4792176