Area Manager, Management Program ​/ Project Manager

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply – you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone who does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work.

As the UK's leading Social Enterprise, we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

Please note:

Assessments will be apart of this process and we are looking for someone within an hours commute to Manchester.

As an Area Manager, you'll lead Community Housing Managers across mixed tenure stock, delivering a responsive, high‑quality housing management service. Working within our Anchor & Circle model, you'll collaborate closely with Anchors, internal teams and external partners to sustain tenancies, manage risk and create thriving communities.

You'll own performance and outcomes across your area, overseeing services such as ASB, income recovery and tenancy management. You'll develop and lead an agile team, contribute to business planning, ensure compliance across housing, estates and fire safety, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement through customer insight and partnership working. You'll also represent the service in strategic forums and deputise for regional leads when needed.

You're an experienced housing leader, confident managing teams and services across a regulated, mixed‑tenure environment. You understand the value of strong Anchor & Circle working and build effective relationships with colleagues and partners to deliver shared outcomes.

Please see essential criteria below:

• Strong operational leadership skills, with a track record of managing KPIs, monitoring performance, solving problems and coaching teams to deliver positive outcomes, high customer satisfaction and continuous service improvement.
• Demonstrable ability to manage risk and resources effectively, including housing compliance, safeguarding, estate services and fire safety obligations, alongside managing budgets and service charges to achieve value for money.

• Demonstrable experience applying housing law, regulatory and statutory requirements across tenancy, leasehold, ASB and estate management. Hold a CIH Level 4 qualification in Housing Management (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards one

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more