Sanctuarymanages rented and shared ownership homes and supports community initiatives for thousands of customers across England. Our staff help make a real difference to the quality of people's lives.
Scheme Manager : Part Time
Stoke on Trent
GBP 16,916 (pro rata)
25 hours per week
Temporary position for up to 9 months
The job sits within Sanctuary Housing Services which manages homes across England, providing
general rented housing, market rent properties, shared ownership and home ownership accommodation.
It also provides housing related services including lettings, debt management, tenancy management and
customer services support.
The purpose of this role is to encourage residents to maintain their well:being and independence and to support the delivery of high quality, safe and value for money housing management services that meet customer and organisational objectives.
The role of Scheme Manager will include:
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Supporting residents by providing information to promote independence, good health and wellbeing
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Completing mandatory compliance tasks along with health and safety checks
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Reporting and monitoring repairs to conclusion, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed
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Delivering high quality customer service by resolving problems and complaints
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Providing administrative support, including maintaining accurate records in a timely manner
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Completing Sign Ups, Terminations, Settling in Visits
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Covering other schemes as and when required
Skills and experiences:
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Numeracy and literacy to the equivalent of GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths
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Proven experience of working with older people and understanding their individual needs or similar
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Working knowledge of good practice resident involvement or customer participation activities and practices
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Ability to work alone and manage workloads to meet deadlines
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Working knowledge of handling confidential and sensitive information
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Good interpersonal and customer care skills
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Proficient User of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
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Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential
Why work for us?
We are a not:for:profit housing association, and own and manage around 125,000 homes. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
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25 days annual leave (pro rata)
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A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
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Life Assurance
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Employee Advice Service including counselling
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Voluntary health plans
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Employee discounts
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Wellbeing support and tools
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Employee recognition scheme
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Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
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Role salary is GBP 16,916 (pro rata)
The full time equivalent salary for this role is GBP 25,374 based on 37.5 hours per week
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Closing Date: 15 December 2025
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