House Manager / Caretaker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. House Manager/Caretaker Orchard House, Durham Salary: £6366.67 per annum Hours: 10 per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 11am Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 5PM on 17th October 2025. Kingston is now advertising for a House Manager/Caretaker to join our team at Orchard House, Durham, on a permanent part-time basis. This role could be residential or non-residential depending on the successful candidate’s preference; a two bedroomed flat could be supplied to live in if required. In addition, we offer a company pension and the opportunity to make savings on the likes of weekly shops, holidays, and other purchases through our Group benefits package. Role Benefits: * 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full-time employees; pro-rata to part time employees * Health cash plan membership so you can save money by claiming cash back – over £1000 each year - towards essential healthcare such as dental, optical, physio and loads more. We’ll also cover the costs of including any dependent children in the scheme – up to the age of 21 or 24 if in full time education – that you may have. * Access to savings on gym memberships plus cash back and discounts on purchases from major retailers including supermarkets, travel, cinema and more. * Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3 x salary About the House Manager/Caretaker Role: This role will include: * Conducting weekly fire alarm testing. * Doing a daily health and safety inspection of the block inside and out, to check for any issues such as leaks, or repairs needed. * Greeting contractors on arrival and assisting them with the locations of repairs needed. * Taking action in the event of an emergency and calling the appropriate authorities when necessary and updating Kingston of any such events so they can be recorded. Your Experience: To be successful in the role of House Manager you will present a helpful and approachable image, promoting good communications between those with whom they interact, including contractors and service providers, to enhance residents’ quality of life and help create a safe and friendly environment. You’ll need: * An understanding of leasehold block management. * General knowledge of maintained services in communal buildings, including testing of the fire alarm. * Ability to communicate clearly (speech and writing). * Interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals (face to face and telephone). * Experience of working with the public. * Ability to make the correct decisions and recognise diverse needs. About us: * With over twenty-five years’ experience in the field, Kingston specialises in leasehold block management as well as residential estate management throughout the North of England. * We have built a reputation that sets us aside from our competitors, and this is reflected by our dedicated and passionate team. We have an excellent track record of employee development and providing opportunities for progression – we are building Kingston to be a business that people want to be part of. * Our customers benefit from our commitment to deliver exceptional customer service, and the capabilities of a team with years of property management experience and extensive knowledge of the latest developments in the field. * We pride ourselves on our transparency and integrity, always aiming to provide a high standard of service that is tailored to suit the individual needs of each development. * To generate pride in our communities, our profits go back into our not-for-profit parent company Bernicia, to improve and ultimately transform our region. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. For more information regarding this role, please contact: We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised, should we receive a large volume of applications. ________________________________________________________________ The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently under represented at Bernicia