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We are delighted to announce our new grantees for May 2019. We give grants to local organisations supporting local people and this year we have increased the total value of grants available to £400,000 to mark 400 years of supporting the people of Hammersmith. The next deadline for grant applications is 2 October 2019. If you’ve got a great idea then we’d love to hear from you at grants@hamunitedcharities.com

Interim Head of Housing and Property

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (pro rata) depending on experience

Appointment Type: Fixed Term for 6 months

Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Interim Head of Housing and Property to lead our Housing and Property Team. Responsibilities include overseeing the management of two sheltered housing schemes (Almshouses) containing 91 flats and a small investment property portfolio.  The team has an interesting and varied workload including promoting wellbeing, health and safety, welfare checks, emergency response, void management, safeguarding and property maintenance.

Please see job description here.

About you  
You will be managing our fantastic Housing and Property team and supporting them to deliver an excellent service to our residents.

The successful candidate for this role will be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a similar resident-focused role within a supported/sheltered housing environment for older people. You will have a good working knowledge of promoting independence and developing a lively and vibrant community, experience of ensuring regulatory requirements are met, and the skills to manage our properties. You will have excellent leadership skills with previous experience of managing teams and developing and delivering services to meet resident needs.

All candidates will be required to undertake a DBS Check.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form and send along with your CV to clerk@hamunitedcharities.com by noon of Monday 10th June. We anticipate that first interviews will be held during week commencing 17^th June.

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