A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Senior Sheltered Scheme Manager to join one of Adecco's most improved public sector clients in a temporary position, initially for three months.

This is a part time role (2-3 days each week), and our client has a scheme that needs overseeing in Christchurch, Dorset. They are now looking to recruit a Senior Scheme Manager to manage a small team of Scheme Managers.

As the Senior Scheme Manager, the role is primarily to ensure a high quality management service, ensuring the highest standard of service to tenants is provided in line with regulatory and contractual requirements, and relevant internal policies and procedures.

You will:

• Ensure the delivery of an excellent and consistent on-site intensive housing management service that meets the needs of tenants.
• Be responsible for the day to day scheme managers, temporary/agency staff and contractors when on site ensuring maintenance, security and communal safety are optimised.
• Lead regular liaison with the local authority and external agencies to ensure specialist services are in place, where required.
• Have relevant social housing experience (preferably you will be an experienced housing manager with a Sheltered Housing/Independent Living service improvement background), be highly organised, with excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Have a positive outlook and be able to adjust to variations in workload, ensure targets are completed, be self-motivated and be comfortable working in a team and managing staff.
• Support the Scheme Manager to review and improve services across the scheme and potentially the wider portfolio
• Assist with developing the on-site community
• Ensure on-site staff operate in accordance with best practice, maintaining professionalism and impartiality at all times.

Please note, a car driver/owner is not required for this role but due to our client's geographical area it may be challenging if you do not have your own vehicle.

If you are interested in the above role and possess a strong sheltered Housing/Independent Living service improvement background, please apply online or contact for more information.

Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria need apply.