Housing & Estates Manager

Job description

Housing & Estates Manager

Bournemouth | £35,000–£40,000 | Full-time (37.5 hours).

Employer: Eventide Homes (Almshouse Charity).

Eventide Homes provides 75 high‑quality almshouse homes for older people, set in attractive grounds in Bournemouth. We are recruiting a Housing & Estates Manager — a new role leading our housing operations, compliance, estate services and office functions in a small, dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee housing management across a 75‑home estate.

Manage lettings, voids and resident onboarding.

Lead health & safety compliance (fire, legionella, inspections, contractor oversight).

Liaise with contractors for maintenance, cleaning and grounds.

Support residents and resolve day‑to‑day housing queries.

Manage hall facilities, office administration and record‑keeping.

Provide high‑quality reports and updates to the CEO and Trustees.

About You

Experience in housing, estates, facilities or compliance.

Strong organisational and communication skills.

Confident managing contractors and risk.

Resident‑centred approach, especially with older residents.

Able to work independently in a small team.

Good IT and record‑keeping skills.

Benefits

£35,000–£40,000 (DOE).

private healthcare & life assurance.

28 days leave + bank holidays.

Pension scheme.

Annual pay review.

Free branded workwear.

Closing date: 12 March 2025.

1st stage interviews: 19 March 2025.

2nd stage interviews: 26 March 2025.

Application Forms can be downloaded from our website - www.eventidehomes.co.uk

For more information about this role, please contact Joe Waters, Charity CEO on 01202 515399.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bournemouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English