The Vacancy
Hybrid Working Arrangements - the majority of the working week will be office-based with the housing team in Histon, particularly in the first six months (probation period). Thereafter it may be possible to apply for a higher proportion of hybrid working, with the needs of the team and service delivery being the prime consideration.
About us:
CHS is a charitable housing association and social enterprise helping people and communities in Cambridgeshire. Our mission is to enable people to flourish, delivering a high-quality housing management service to our 3000 rented and shared ownership homes. If you are looking for a truly rewarding role with a very supportive team, then come and join us.
About the role:
You will:
As part of the recruitment and selection process candidates will be required to complete a Personality Profiler
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: midnight Sunday 19 April 2026
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 30 April 2026
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Charlotte Daleworth, Senior Housing Manager on 0300 111 3555, or via email to charlotte.daleworth@chsgroup.org.uk
About Us
Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.
Our Purpose
We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.
The Benefits
Flexible
working
Pension
contributions
Cycle to
work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
State of the art IT equipment
Volunteer
days
Vision & Values
'CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term, affordable, secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose, developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.'
Our Values are:
Employee discount scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Company sick pay
Comprehensive free training & development
Doctor Care Anywhere
Contributory pension scheme
Business mileage allowance
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid Working Arrangements - the majority of the working week will be office-based with the housing team in Histon, particularly in the first six months (probation period). Thereafter it may be possible to apply for a higher proportion of hybrid working, with the needs of the team and service delivery being the prime consideration.
About us:
CHS is a charitable housing association and social enterprise helping people and communities in Cambridgeshire. Our mission is to enable people to flourish, delivering a high-quality housing management service to our 3000 rented and shared ownership homes. If you are looking for a truly rewarding role with a very supportive team, then come and join us.
About the role:
You will:
- Play a key role in shaping an exceptional housing management service by working alongside the Senior Housing Manager to deliver a truly customer-focused experience
- Line manage a team of Housing Officers, leading and coaching them to deliver a responsive and proactive service.
- Work closely alongside your Housing Manager counterpart to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of core performance areas - including lettings, tenancy management, communal space standards, rental income and service charge delivery - ensuring a consistently high standard across all functions.
- Ensure CHS proactively responds to anti-social behaviour, harassment and domestic abuse cases in a responsive and supportive manner, working positively with partner agencies.
- A minimum of two years' experience delivering and managing a housing service within a social housing environment.
- A Chartered Institute of Housing qualification or relevant management qualification is desirable, demonstrating your commitment to professional development.
- You have strong, up-to-date knowledge of social housing legislation, welfare benefits, housing policy and the wider social issues affecting our customers.
- Experience in line managing or supporting staff highly desirable, with a natural ability to lead and motivate others
- Naturally confident and customer-focused, you bring excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills to every interaction
- Experience of using housing management IT systems and Microsoft Packages and strong numeracy skills.
- A full UK driving licence, use of a car for work purposes and business insurance.
- Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
- Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
- Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Company sick pay
- 58p per mile business mileage allowance
- Refer a friend scheme (£250)
- Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Working Policy
- Full induction
- Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
- Free DBS (for relevant posts)
- Free onsite/nearby parking
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Flexitime
As part of the recruitment and selection process candidates will be required to complete a Personality Profiler
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: midnight Sunday 19 April 2026
INTERVIEWS: Thursday 30 April 2026
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Charlotte Daleworth, Senior Housing Manager on 0300 111 3555, or via email to charlotte.daleworth@chsgroup.org.uk
About Us
Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.
Our Purpose
We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.
The Benefits
Flexible
working
Pension
contributions
Cycle to
work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
State of the art IT equipment
Volunteer
days
Vision & Values
'CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term, affordable, secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose, developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.'
Our Values are:
- Caring
- Openness
- Trust
- Caring
- Openness
- Trust
- Flexible
- Creative
- Respectful
- Working in partnership
- Focused on the social objective
Employee discount scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
Company sick pay
Comprehensive free training & development
Doctor Care Anywhere
Contributory pension scheme
Business mileage allowance
Employee Assistance Programme