Housing Manager
£43,559.84 per annum
Cambridge (CB24 9ZR)
Permanent
Full-Time
35 hours per week
Hybrid Working Arrangements – the majority of the working week will be office-based with the housing team in Histon, particularly in the first six months (probation period). Thereafter it may be possible to apply for a higher proportion of hybrid working, with the needs of the team and service delivery being the prime consideration.
About us:
CHS is a charitable housing association and social enterprise helping people and communities in Cambridgeshire. Our mission is to enable people to flourish, delivering a high-quality housing management service to our 3000 rented and shared ownership homes. If you are looking for a truly rewarding role with a very supportive team, then come and join us.
About the role:
You will:
· Play a key role in shaping an exceptional housing management service by working alongside the Senior Housing Manager to deliver a truly customer-focused experience
· Line manage a team of Housing Officers, leading and coaching them to deliver a responsive and proactive service.
· Work closely alongside your Housing Manager counterpart to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
· Take ownership of core performance areas — including lettings, tenancy management, communal space standards, rental income and service charge delivery — ensuring a consistently high standard across all functions.
· Ensure CHS proactively responds to anti-social behaviour, harassment and domestic abuse cases in a responsive and supportive manner, working positively with partner agencies.
What are we looking for?
· A minimum of two years’ experience delivering and managing a housing service within a social housing environment.
· A Chartered Institute of Housing qualification or relevant management qualification is desirable, demonstrating your commitment to professional development.
· You have strong, up-to-date knowledge of social housing legislation, welfare benefits, housing policy and the wider social issues affecting our customers.
· Experience in line managing or supporting staff highly desirable, with a natural ability to lead and motivate others
· Naturally confident and customer‑focused, you bring excellent communication, relationship‑building and influencing skills to every interaction
· Experience of using housing management IT systems and Microsoft Packages and strong numeracy skills.
· A full UK driving licence, use of a car for work purposes and business insurance.
Benefits of working for CHS Group:
- Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
- Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
- Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Company sick pay
- 58p per mile business mileage allowance
- Refer a friend scheme (£250)
- Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Working Policy
- Full induction
- Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
- Free DBS (for relevant posts)
- Free onsite/nearby parking
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Flexitime
Please note this position is subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure
As part of the recruitment and selection process candidates will be required to complete a Personality Profiler
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: midnight Sunday 19 April 2026
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 30 April 2026
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Charlotte Daleworth, Senior Housing Manager