Scheme Manager - Part Time

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Scheme Manager – Part Time

Hartshorne Court, Dawley

£10,566 per year (pro rata)

15 hours per week over 3.5 days

Temporary position for up to 6 months

We have an opportunity for a Scheme Manager to join our Sanctuary Housing Services Ltd (SHSL) division. 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. You will be required to travel to other schemes in the Midlands if and when required.

The role of Scheme Manager will include:

• Promote resident involvement and provide information on local community services and agencies to promote well being and independence
• Meet all legislative and regulatory requirements for housing services activities to ensure clean and safe homes for the Group’s customers, including undertaking compliance testing, risk assessments and scheme inspections and ensuring faults are reported and monitored
• Effectively manage relationships with key stakeholders, service providers including contractors and residents, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery and ensuring they are dealt with appropriately
• Coordinate the delivery of local services in accordance with Group standards and lease obligations, and monitor contractor performance, take appropriate action and escalate more complex issues as appropriate
• Ensure the delivery of high quality customer service by resolving problems and complaints or setting into motion the means of resolution, focussing on first contact resolution where appropriate and to refer more complex issues as necessary
• Provide administrative support and assist the Housing Officer with the setting and monitoring of budgets and accounts and support effective income recovery

Skills and experiences:

• Some experience of working with older people in a support capacity and understanding their individual needs or similar
• Working knowledge of the key needs and services available to residents
• Some experience of problem solving and implementing effective solutions, including referrals as needed
• Ability to interpret and maintain computerised information and documentation
• Working knowledge of handling confidential and sensitive information
• Occasional travel may be 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:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)

• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

• Role salary is £10,566 (pro rata)

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Closing Date: 1 July 2026

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – View email address on jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.