Porchlight’s Housing Management Team provide a property management service for supported accommodation across Kent, housing people at risk of homelessness. The Service Manager will be leading and developing a team of Housing Management Assistants, to ensure an effective and efficient service is delivered under the Kent Homeless Connect contract. The role will include but is not limited to, Ensuring all Porchlight’s owned and managed accommodation is compliant with Legislation and relevant standards, Voids are kept to a minimum. Risk is managed appropriately. New Acquisitions are ready for occupation. Tenancy related issues are resolved, including enforcement if needed. Housing Management is a fast-paced environment requiring the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. The candidate will need to ensure that working practice meets policy and procedural requirements especially in regard to, safeguarding, health and safety and equality and diversity. This role requires: Experience in effectively managing and leading a team. A flexible, responsive and solution focused approach. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Housing Sector or Property Management. Knowledge of Legislation and Regulatory Standards around Housing compliance. Knowledge or understanding of Housing Law Good communication and prioritisation skills. Ability to manage a budget. Car user with full driving licence and access to own vehicle (subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995)