field_job_employment_type

field_job_occupational_field_parents_all

job_organization_name

Section 20 Consultation Manager£55,000-£60,000 pa + benefits&nbsp;Farringdon, Croydon or Maidstone – hybrid working&nbsp;We’re looking for a Section 20 Consultation Manager to join our Section 20 Team on a permanent basis here at Southern Housing!Reporting to the Director of Customer Transactions, you will provide strong and clear leadership of the Section 20 team, ensuring they are managed, motivated, supported and driven to develop and provide excellent customer service second to none in the sector.&nbsp;You’ll be based at one of our main offices in either Farringdon, Croydon, Maidstone or Sittingbourne, with the option for working in a hybrid way when appropriate and as agreed with your manager. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet customer and business needs including the possibility of some evening working and from different geographic locations as may be needed.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>In conjunction with the Head of Property Management, Senior Property Managers work with and oversee Property Management team colleagues for block specific s20 consultations for works and services making sure that our ability to recover costs is protected together with making sure that leaseholders’ rights are respected and views taken on board as far as possible.</li><li>As needed work with Service Charge team in the preparation and service of section 20b notices for works or service costs that may need to be deferred.</li><li>Support the production of accurate service charges especially as they may relate to works subject to consultation including reconciling actual costs against estimate provided in section 20 notices. Help as may be needed dealing with resident enquires to ensure speedy resolution and SH externally if disputes arise.</li><li>To lead and manage appropriate projects, to maintain and improve the operation of the team.</li><li>To lead the setting, reviewing and complying with relevant policies and procedures making sure they meet all relevant legal and regulatory requirements as well as working towards best practice and high levels of customer satisfaction as it relates to s20 and relevant related areas.</li></ul>What you’ll need:<ul><li>Extensive knowledge and experience of legal aspects of leasehold law and regulations, especially as it relates to sections 20 and 20b and ideally practical experience of preparing and representing cases at Tribunal (FTT and upper Tribunal) and court</li><li>Working knowledge of Landlord and Tenant Acts, Statutory Instruments and Regulations.</li><li>Proven line management experience with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and stakeholders.</li><li>Effective communicator, using a range of techniques and tools to convey messages.</li></ul>Please include specific examples demonstrating how you meet the criteria in your supporting statementClosing date: Thursday 12th June 2025 at 23:59pm.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this&nbsp;advert early if we receive a suitable&nbsp;number of applications.We appreciate the effort and authenticity that candidates bring to our recruitment process. To ensure fairness and a true reflection of each applicant’s qualifications, we kindly request that all submissions be personally written and not generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Applications that are identified as AI-generated may not be considered. Thank you for understanding and for sharing your unique experiences with us.About usAt Southern Housing, our residents are at the&nbsp;heart&nbsp;of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people’s lives.A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.What's in it for you<ul><li>Pension</li><li>Life assurance</li><li>Healthcare cash plan</li><li>Eyecare &amp; dental</li><li>Birthday leave</li><li>Retailers&nbsp;discounts</li><li>Cycle to work</li><li>Buy &amp; sell annual leave</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>In-house academy &amp; career development</li><li>Flexible working</li></ul>&nbsp;Inclusion and Diversity We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it’s about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience&nbsp;and perspective of each individual. We’re all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

Consultation Manager

Location: Blue Star House, Brixton We operate agile working (min 2 days a week in the office, including Wednesdays) About Us Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, where violence against women is no longer tolerated. We are now looking for a Director of Operationsto join us on a fixed term, full-time basis. We offer flexibility on hours e.g. 4 days a week/compressed hours for the right candidate. The Benefits - Salary of £105,000 per annum pro rata - Attractive pension scheme - Perkbox - Buying and selling annual leave - Health Shield - Season ticket loan - Subsidised gym membership The Role This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced executive to join our dedicated team and make a real impact on the lives of women in need. We have been on a journey of significant change, and we are looking for someone who can help us to stabilise services and continue this journey. You will have an ambition to succeed, with a desire to deliver good quality services to customers in an increasingly challenging operating environment with limited resources. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to establish stability and develop a committed team in a values-driven organisation that is dedicated to empowering women and creating safer, more inclusive communities. As part of the Executive Team, you will be supporting the CEO to deliver the strategic plan and you will lead a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus and collaborative working across your directorate. So, if you want to use your expertise to help create a better future for women, read on and apply today! About You To be considered for the role of Director of Operations, you will need: - Substantial experience of strategic change management and leadership - Substantial experience as a director within a social housing environment or similar - Significant experience of Housing Services, customer service delivery and complaints resolution - Significant experience of Asset and Estate management service delivery - Degree level or equivalent - Demonstrable evidence of developing and delivering a positive performance/continuous improvement culture in a service delivery setting - Demonstrable experience of managing large/complex budgets - Strong ICT skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong numeracy - Persuasive presentation skills Closing Date: 6 June 2025 at 5:00 PM – NB: we reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applicants for shortlisting Shortlisting: w/c 9 June 2025 Interviews: 16 June 2025

2 Supported / Sheltered housing Jobs