We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's more than just homes that make a community - it's people. That's why we build homes and manage communities where everyone can thrive.
But we aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're a part of our cause.
More about your role
You will provide a comprehensive housing and contract management service to a portfolio of Specialist Landlord properties. This will include working closely with internal departments as well as specialist care and support partners, ensuring excellent customer service delivery.
You will work with the team to review budgets and service charges of the properties you manage, ensuring they are maintained within budget levels. This will require you to work with the maintenance division and landscaping. This will extend to raising invoices and making sure databases are updated.
You will also work with the development team looking for potential growth opportunities as well as contributing to future developments.
More about you
To be considered for this role you will have experience working within property management. As Places for People Homes Plus supports the most vulnerable in our communities experience working within a care or support service or with a particular vulnerable client group would be valuable. An understanding of Data Protection legislation and its importance within this role is essential as is an awareness of the legislation that could impact on this role.
You will work closely with both internal teams and specialist housing agencies where you will naturally develop and maintain strong working relationships. Networking skills and the ability to work as part of a team are key to this role. You will have experience working within a customer service driven environment and consider yourself a skilled communicator. This is a responsive role therefore you will be self motivated, highly organised, be able to manage multiple priorities and work well independently. Due to the nature of this role we require you to have your own vehicle due to the regular travel expected to sites.
You will have sound IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
For more information please download our job profile available on our website
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
- Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
- Training and development
- Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
What's next?
If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then click apply. You will be redirected to our careers site where you can discover more about the role, read a full job description and apply directly to us.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse, or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this in your application. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know. We're happy to work with you to ensure you have the opportunity to perform at your best.
If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
We understand the importance of a supportive and inclusive work culture so please talk to us at interview about flexibility you may need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we promise not to judge you for asking. For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times or compressed hours.
If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities