Communities Manager
London & Quadrant Housing Trust
London, UK
Published 6 days ago
Housing / Neighbourhood management
Fixed Term Contract
INTERNAL ONLY VACANCY - THIS VACANCY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE L&Q GROUP AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE PROGRESSED.
Title: Communities Manager
Contract Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location: West London with the potential of travel pan London (site-based office in Acton)
Persona: Site Based (with 1 day home working)
Salary: Starting from £45,762 depending on experience
Closing date for completed applications: 4th February 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews will be held on: 18th and 19th February 2025
Communities Manager Role Profile.pdf
This is a new role reporting into the Senior Communities Manager within our Development and Sales Division. You will be focussed on supporting the successful provision and delivery of resident liaison, community, rehousing and regeneration activities. The role will supervise a sub team of 5-6 communities' coordinators, and you will provide visible best practice management for community-based regeneration, development and remediation projects.
The post holder will also have a passion of delivering placemaking and socio-economic based regeneration activities to support and enhance our communities. Your sub-teams' activities will support relevant statutory formal consultation for regeneration and our growth pipeline opportunities. You will be able to actively problem solve and provide on the ground solutions if required.
Your ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders will enable you to make the best use of L&Q resources and support the wider group strategy. The successful candidate will supervise, inspire and motivate the sub team, collaborate with their counter-part - the Communities Manager based in East London and be able to deputise for the Senior Communities Manager when required.
Essential skills & Knowledge
• Proven track record of managing the delivery of regeneration and community development or investment activities - from inception to completion - on new build, regeneration, redevelopment or remediation projects.
• You will be an experienced team leader and be able to demonstrate experience of effectively managing site-based and remote staff on challenging projects to contribute positively to high performance
• You will have knowledge of leading effective communications associated with regeneration, remediation or development-based projects.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to source and present innovative solutions
• Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, tenancies and licences impacting rehousing, including Compulsory Purchase Orders.
• Strong track record of using project programme software, including developing complex programmes
• Demonstrable stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with a wider range of stakeholders
At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.
Why choose L&Q?
• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 28 days and increasing to 31 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Excellent Pension Scheme: Double contribution up to 6%.
• Health Cash Plan: Claim money towards different types of medical services, and access other health and well-being offers
• Life Assurance: Generous non-contributory coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it.
• Recognition Bonus Scheme: Spot awards for outstanding contributions.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Designed to help you balance work and family life
• Diverse Networking Groups: Join groups like Ability, Kaleidoscope, Inspire & Spectrum.
• Volunteer Time: Up to 21 hours per year to volunteer with the charity of your choice.
• Learning & Development: Commitment to your professional growth.
• Employee discount scheme: many discounted lifestyle benefits
• Great places to work - certified 2023
• Best Workplaces for Women - ranked 23 in the UK
Our Commitments:
At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
Our vision is that everyone should have a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose and commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods we can be proud of.
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It is only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
Title: Communities Manager
Contract Type: 2 Year Fixed Term Contract
Location: West London with the potential of travel pan London (site-based office in Acton)
Persona: Site Based (with 1 day home working)
Salary: Starting from £45,762 depending on experience
Closing date for completed applications: 4th February 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews will be held on: 18th and 19th February 2025
Communities Manager Role Profile.pdf
This is a new role reporting into the Senior Communities Manager within our Development and Sales Division. You will be focussed on supporting the successful provision and delivery of resident liaison, community, rehousing and regeneration activities. The role will supervise a sub team of 5-6 communities' coordinators, and you will provide visible best practice management for community-based regeneration, development and remediation projects.
The post holder will also have a passion of delivering placemaking and socio-economic based regeneration activities to support and enhance our communities. Your sub-teams' activities will support relevant statutory formal consultation for regeneration and our growth pipeline opportunities. You will be able to actively problem solve and provide on the ground solutions if required.
Your ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders will enable you to make the best use of L&Q resources and support the wider group strategy. The successful candidate will supervise, inspire and motivate the sub team, collaborate with their counter-part - the Communities Manager based in East London and be able to deputise for the Senior Communities Manager when required.
Essential skills & Knowledge
• Proven track record of managing the delivery of regeneration and community development or investment activities - from inception to completion - on new build, regeneration, redevelopment or remediation projects.
• You will be an experienced team leader and be able to demonstrate experience of effectively managing site-based and remote staff on challenging projects to contribute positively to high performance
• You will have knowledge of leading effective communications associated with regeneration, remediation or development-based projects.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to source and present innovative solutions
• Knowledge and experience of relevant legislation, tenancies and licences impacting rehousing, including Compulsory Purchase Orders.
• Strong track record of using project programme software, including developing complex programmes
• Demonstrable stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with a wider range of stakeholders
At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.
Why choose L&Q?
• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 28 days and increasing to 31 days after 3 years of continuous service.
• Excellent Pension Scheme: Double contribution up to 6%.
• Health Cash Plan: Claim money towards different types of medical services, and access other health and well-being offers
• Life Assurance: Generous non-contributory coverage.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it.
• Recognition Bonus Scheme: Spot awards for outstanding contributions.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Designed to help you balance work and family life
• Diverse Networking Groups: Join groups like Ability, Kaleidoscope, Inspire & Spectrum.
• Volunteer Time: Up to 21 hours per year to volunteer with the charity of your choice.
• Learning & Development: Commitment to your professional growth.
• Employee discount scheme: many discounted lifestyle benefits
• Great places to work - certified 2023
• Best Workplaces for Women - ranked 23 in the UK
Our Commitments:
At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
Our vision is that everyone should have a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose and commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods we can be proud of.
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It is only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.