Homeownership Manager - Retirement Schemes

Homeownership Manager - Retirement Schemes 

Up to £44,140.88 per annum (subject to annual review in April) 

Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required - Hybrid   

Permanent, Full Time   

Are you a Housing professional with a background in home ownership, with a passion for delivering exceptional services to enhance the lives of older people? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in managing multiple Retirement Schemes across the Midlands and East of England as our Homeownership Manager. 

We are a leading provider of retirement living, dedicated to creating vibrant communities where residents can enjoy their later years in comfort and security. As our Homeownership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of our valued residents.  

In this role each day will be different, with further responsibilities noted below: 

• Oversee a team of Scheme Managers, who oversee day-to-day operations of leasehold services in Retirement Schemes working alongside another Homeownership Manager to manage circa 1600 properties. 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, promoting a sense of community and belonging. 

• Ensure appropriate cover and support is provided during the absence of Scheme Manager’s, ensuring effective communication is maintained to residents, the Monitoring Services, and contractors. 

• Coordinate and manage property maintenance, ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality. 

• Facilitate effective communication between residents, staff, and external stakeholders. 

• Collaborate with the Senior Homeownership Manager to implement strategic initiatives and enhance overall resident experience. 

Contracted to 36.25 hours per week, Monday – Friday, our Homeownership Manager role is a hybrid position. To us, this means home-working with an expectation of regular visits to their Retirement Schemes (mostly based in Nottinghamshire, with some in Lincolnshire and Derbyshire) and across our offices (Rushden, Peterborough and Boston) for team meetings and training. 

To be successful in our Homeownership Manager role, you will have proven experience in leasehold / home ownership management, preferably within Retirement Schemes although this is not essential. What’s important is you have a passion for improving the lives of our customers, by managing a high-performing team of Scheme Managers and consistently looking for improvements by collaborating with the Senior Homeownership Manager on policy and performance (including legislation, regulation, and best practice). 

If the above sounds like you and you’re keen to help improve the lives of our customers, please apply now for immediate consideration. 

What you receive from us 

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Pension Scheme 

• Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership) 

• Health Care Cash Plan 

• Free Eye Tests 

• Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. 

• Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave. 

• Employee Assistance programme 

• Wellbeing Support 

• Free flu vaccinations 

• Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers 

How to apply 

Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. 

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV’s will be treated as a direct application. 

Vetting Requirements 

The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. 

Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. 

Equal Opportunities 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. 

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. 

We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.