Scheme Manager

We are looking for an experienced and confident Scheme Manager to join our Temporary Accommodation team on a maternity leave cover basis. This is a key role managing the day-to-day running of a temporary accommodation scheme and linked off-site properties across the borough, ensuring safe, well-maintained accommodation and a supportive environment for customers experiencing homelessness.
You will lead and support a team of Homeless Support Officers, an ABEN Co-ordinator and caretakers, providing strong line management, regular supervision and clear direction. As a capable people manager, you will work autonomously, make sound operational decisions and allocate work effectively to ensure high standards of service delivery, performance and customer care.
The role requires a confident communicator who can build strong working relationships with internal and external partners, challenge constructively when needed and put customer voice at the heart of services. You will oversee tenancy and void management, manage scheme finances and income collection, and ensure properties meet health and safety requirements. Safeguarding will be central to your work, acting as a safeguarding champion for both customers and colleagues.
This maternity leave opportunity offers the chance to step into a meaningful leadership role where you can have an immediate impact, gain valuable experience and contribute to improving temporary accommodation provision during an important period. You will be supported by an experienced management team and benefit from flexible working, generous annual leave, pension provision and a range of staff benefits.
If you are resilient, organised and motivated by making a difference for people at a challenging time in their lives, we would welcome your application.
The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We're always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.
This role will be on SKylight terms and conditions.
The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We understand that if you don't meet every requirement, you may be hesitant to apply but we still want to hear from you and encourage you to submit an application detailing your experiences, achievements, and the value you can bring to our team.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact the People & OD Team on .
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We encourage you to apply early! We may close the vacancy sooner if we find the right candidate.

Welcome to Stockport Homes Group (SHG), an umbrella organisation for four, socially responsible interdependent companies within the housing sector. What makes us unique is our vision: one where entrepreneurship and commercialisation go hand in hand with social impact.
We are Stockport's largest landlord, managing over 12,000 properties on behalf of Stockport Council and Private Landlords, as well as our own growing portfolio of new build homes.
As builders, landlords, architects and developers we believe in collective responsibility for more affordable housing. Equally, through a commitment to a range of wrap around services we look for ways to improve people's lives: from advice and support on health and wellbeing, to employment, educational opportunities and help in the home.
All our profit is reinvested within the group to maximise opportunities for those who most need our help.
Companies within SHG:
Stockport Homes - Stockport Homes was formed in 2005, to manage housing stock across Stockport on behalf of Stockport Council. As a limited company, we operate as an ALMO which is an 'Arm's length management organisation', so whilst the company is owned by the Council, we operate independently on day-to-day matters and in delivering services to our customers. We are committed to providing quality homes across Stockport and listening to the voice of our customers to continually improve our services.
Three Sixty - Three Sixty delivers innovative, high-quality construction, maintenance and facilities management services across Stockport, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. We are trades people who operate with a friendly, community-led approach. We get the balance right between excellent customer service and service delivery. We take pride in giving back to our local communities and each year we Gift Aid our profits to SKylight to support the work they do to help Stockport and the borough thrive.
Skylight - SKylight is a Charitable Community Benefit Society, established in 2018, dedicated to transforming lives in Stockport. We work closely with local communities to support people into employment, alleviate poverty and enhance digital skills. Our services help individuals live independently while fostering strong community networks, particularly for those facing disadvantages. We are proud to contribute to making Stockport a great place to live and work.
Viaduct Housing Partnership - Formed in 2017, Viaduct is a development partnership between Stockport Homes Group and Stockport Council, focusing on building more affordable homes in Stockport.
SHG is proud to be an award-winning organisation dedicated to transforming the lives and communities of our customers and as a public-private sector fusion, SHG is focused on future growth and excellence - looking for the best people to join the Group to be on this exciting journey.