SUBSCRIBE
See All Jobs
Senior Housing Officer
Senior Housing Officer
Drumchapel, Glasgow
Full-time, permanent
£46,728 to £50,556 per annum
(EVH Grade 8 – PA28 to PA31)
Pay award pending from April 2025
35 hours per week, flexible working hours, SHAPS defined contribution pension scheme, 25 days’ annual leave and 15 days’ public holiday per annum
About Us
Cernach Housing Association is a successful and well performing community-based registered social landlord (RSL) operating in Drumchapel, north west Glasgow since 1991. We own 877 homes and provide a management service to 16 sharing owners and 141 homeowners. We act as community anchor organisation for Drumchapel. Our turnover is £4.6 million, a major part of which comes from rental income.
About the Role
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual who will supervise the housing management team on a day-to-day basis and will provide information, support and guidance to colleagues as required with issues related to the housing management function.
Along with the Director, Head of Corporate Services, Operations Manager and Senior Maintenance Officer, the Senior Housing Officer will be part of the Association’s management team and reports directly to the Operations Manager.
The successful candidate will have
• at least three years’ direct experience in developing and delivering a high quality housing management service, preferably within an RSL (or equivalent)
• direct experience of policy and procedural development
• a detailed knowledge of the legal, regulatory and best practice requirements that underpin our service
• an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of different audiences, including public speaking/presentation skills
• the ability to work on their own initiative, often managing competing priorities; taking ownership of issues and finding solutions to sometimes complex problems
• Strong interpersonal and ICT skills are crucial.
Applicants should note that, due to the nature of this post, regular evening and occasional weekend work will be required.
Inclusive employer
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be invited to interview if they opt to participate in the job interview guarantee scheme.
The Association is an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply
If you feel you meet the requirements of the post, please request an application pack by downloading our application pack via our own website here or via the EVH website. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Completed application forms must be returned by Monday 24 February 2025 at 12 noon by email to recruitment@cernachha.co.uk
Should you require any further information on this post, please do not hesitate to contact Laura Cuthbertson by email to laura@cernachha.co.uk.
We plan to hold interviews at our office on Tuesday 4 March 2025.
Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure.
Cernach Housing Association is a recognised Scottish Charity – SCO36607.
