Hiring Now: Housing Services Lead - 12m FTC Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Housing Services Lead - 12m FTC Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Housing Services Lead - 12m FTC

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 17,139 - 17,139 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Wrekenton, Gateshead

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Housing Services Lead - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 20 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Between Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 14:00

Are you passionate about making a positive difference and providing high quality services? Do you really care about people? Want great benefits, flexible working and learning and development opportunities to boot? You’ll fit in well here.

We’re growing. Quickly and we’re constantly looking for ways to make things better, always putting our residents and people at the heart of what we do.

We have big ambitions and are looking for superstars to join us.

Within the role of Housing Services Lead you will assist the Housing and Partnership Manager in ensuring resident involvement is intrinsically linked to delivering excellent housing services and enabling residents to live independently within a designated Extra Care scheme.

Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.

We’d love to meet you!

What we’re looking for

The essential requirements for the role include:

  * Experience in housing or property management with a focus on resident facing services and engagement

  * Solid understanding of health and safety and other RoSH regulations

  * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, colleagues, and contractors

  * Strong organisational and administrative skills, including maintaining accurate records and managing competing priorities

  * A collaborative working style, with a proactive approach to problem-solving

  * Familiarity with tenancy management processes and housing management systems

  * A good level of digital skills and experience, including the use of Microsoft Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams)

  * Willing to work towards Level 3 Housing Apprenticeship (if not held)

Why us?

We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.

As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made.

An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training.

Closing date for applications is 10 May 2026.

Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Housing Services Lead - 12m FTC job near me in Wrekenton, Gateshead! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!