Income and Homeownership Team Manager

Job purpose:

• To oversee the provision of excellent housing management services to Babergh and Mid Suffolk tenants.
• To facilitate joined up working across both Councils and develop staff that are visible and accessible and who have a positive, customer-focused attitude.
• To act as an ambassador for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils, and work in partnership with tenants, colleagues and other agencies to constantly improve services.  
• Maximising income through the effective recovery of all housing and garage related charges including rent and service charges.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing a housing management team ensuring that they provide excellent services to the tenants of Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
• Ensuring that housing and garage related charges are collected and team performance is managed to maximise income.
• Managing staff effectively, providing supervision, line management, mentoring and leadership.  
• Collecting, collating and reporting performance monitoring information as required.
• Keeping up to date with issues which may affect the housing sector in general, or Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils in particular.
• Encouraging training and development opportunities to ensure that staff can fulfil their potential in their roles.  
• Agreeing and monitoring service improvement plans for self and the team.  
• Carrying out regular one to ones and appraisals with all direct reports, dealing with any staffing issues promptly and impartially.
• Developing innovative approaches to tenant engagement and involvement ensuring that initiatives encourage under-represented groups to engage with housing services.
• Preparing and delivering strategies to tackle issues affecting communities, including arranging and attending community events and meetings as required.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level, or an equivalent housing qualification.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in housing or a related field
• A comprehensive understanding of housing law and its application in all areas of housing management.
• The ability to find creative and innovative solutions to complex problems.
• A current driving licence and use of a car.
• Possessing a strong commitment to providing excellent service and a positive experience to all customers.
• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months - on the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today

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Must be eligible to work in the U.K