Area Housing Manager

The Area Housing Manager will assist the Communities Director in the delivery of a professional customer focused housing management service that meets the needs of the business. The post holder will be required to work flexibly and collaboratively with relevant internal and external stakeholders and contribute to the management and development of services, which comply with legislative and regulatory requirements. Hours:37 per week Location: This post covers Radius stock in the North West Area, Ballymena and North Belfast. The post holder will be required to travel to cover the needs of the post as and when required. Radius have two offices one in the North West and one in Ballymena, the post holder can choose either as their base, but would be required to have a presence in North West office at least two days a week. Reference:FHA03945 Salary:£43,421 (SP35) - £53,630 SP45) per annum This role has been assessed as suitable for hybrid / smart working. To access the full criteria and to apply online, please click the 'Apply' button. Alternatively, application packs can be obtained by contacting the Holywood reception via the telephone number within our Employer Profile. The Association Radius Housing provides quality and affordable social housing in over 80 towns and cities throughout Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services from sheltered housing for the over 55s and general needs housing for families and single people, as well as specialist care and support facilities for the frail, elderly, people with dementia and learning disabilities and other complex needs. Our aim is to be an employer of choice and to recruit employees who will embrace our vision and values and fulfil our performance standards within their role. To be shortlisted candidates need to provide evidence of the following as a minimum: Level six qualification (e.g. Bachelor's Degree, Graduate diploma) or above plus 3 years relevant management experience (gained in the last 5 years) OR At least 5 years relevant experience (gained in the last 7) of the full range of housing management services AND Experience of and a commitment to delivering customer services, ensuring they are delivered to a high standard Highly developed communication skills with experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders and the ability to negotiate and influence others Effective leadership skills and experience of managing teams and developing initiatives to develop and motivate employees Ability to construct and manage budgets with a focus on managing performance to achieve organisational targets A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport* (*where an applicant indicates that a disability prohibits them from driving, this criterion will be waived at the shortlisting stage. In such circumstances, consideration will be given in any subsequent offer of appointment to suitable alternative arrangements that the candidate may be able to put in place that would enable them to meet the travel requirements for the post). In return we offer a range of benefits to employees including great on-job training, a contributory pension scheme, a health cash plan which can provide help with dental, optician and medical costs (including cover for dependent children in full time education up to 18 years of age), free employee health checks and a Cycle to Work scheme. Flexibility regarding working hours is also offered in some areas of the business. For further information on employee benefits go to the employee benefits section of our website. Closing date for applications is 7th October 2024 unless otherwise stated. Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting. Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar vacancies permanent / fixed term which may arise. Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Skills: Housing Association NI Jobs Management Customer Service Development Communities Benefits: Great on-job training Contributory pension scheme Health cash plan Cycle to Work scheme