We're excited to be looking for a Group Independent Living Manager to join us for a 12 month fixed term contract based from our head office in Eastleigh.This role plays a key role in our forward-thinking supported housing services so, If you are looking for the opportunity to make your mark and support the success of services that change the lives of older people, this may be the job for you.This is a superb opportunity to take ownership of a new temporary role within our organisation and act as a facilitator for positive, lasting change.
You will have the chance to shape and influence how we operate and use your passion and expertise to help our team of 120 colleagues perform at their best.This is a senior position that will lead the group wide Independent Living services, taking responsibility for the efficient and effective delivery of day-to-day operational housing and property management. There will be a focus on delivering an outstanding experience to our 4,000 customers living in our housing for older people, which includes our extra care and housing related support services.
The role is responsible for leading transformational change, driving performance, managing risk and developing managers whilst building strong internal and external partner working relationships. We are looking for a people person who can hold many relationships with ease, enable others through curation of space, a problem solver who does not get easily frustrated with the blockers you might experience and a team player as you will need to collaborate and coordinate across the business.The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrable management experience in housing, including leading and developing a large team in a complex organisation whilst having the ability to work at a strategic level to develop excellent supported housing services to vulnerable people, where promoting and encouraging independence is key.