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Senior housing and property management (level 4)

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Managing housing or property related services, leading a team and taking responsibility for the cost effectiveness and efficiency of their business area.

Knowledge, skills and behaviours
View knowledge, skills and behaviours

Knowledge

  • Understand and interpret the principles, practices and legislation relating to current landlord and tenant  law,  relevant  Codes  of  Practice  and  legal  framework.  For  example,  for  the  letting, management and termination of a variety of tenancy types.  These include, but are not limited to, shorthold, freehold, assured, secure, long leasehold, and shared ownership.
  • Understand and interpret the principles, practices and legislation as it applies to governance, court proceedings, contracts, data protection, safeguarding and other relevant areas.
  • Understand and interpret legislation and regulation as they apply to housing standards.
  • Understand and interpret the business planning process, financial and risk management, organisation values and structure and the range of services available to customers.
  • Understand organisational performance   management   systems   and   how   the   roles   and   responsibilities contribute to the achievement of the overall business objectives.
  • Understand the strategic value of the social and physical context of the estates and neighbourhoods.
  • Understand the diversity of customers, clients and stakeholders. Ensure the delivery of services to meet their requirements.
  • Have a developed understanding of the historical context and current trends in the housing and property markets (i.e. social, rented, affordable, private sector housing) and the strategic housing market.
  • Understand and provide advice and guidance on housing services, for example repairs and maintenance, allocations, lettings, tenancy sustainment, financial and social inclusion, anti-social behaviour, care and housing support services, rents, service charges and portfolio accounts, and community involvement.
  • Understand the organisation™s policies and practices and how they relate to service area(s) and business objective. E.g. policies to deliver the housing services, people management and health and safety.

Skills

  • Provide leadership in relation to the delivery of excellent customer service in order to provide a professional, accurate, timely, ethical and non-judgemental front line service which meets the needs of a diverse range of customers and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to manage staff, resolve conflict and communicate effectively with clients, customers, stakeholders and/or partner agencies.
  • Lead and work collaboratively with colleagues across the business and in partnership with external organisations to achieve individual, team and business targets.
  • Ensure services meet the needs of vulnerable individuals and groups (including those with complex needs).
  • Undertake data analysis, interrogate,  interpret and disseminate  information using a variety of methods and applications.
  • Influence and negotiate with partners and suppliers.
  • Manage budgets and report on financial performance. Ensure value for money.
  • Demonstrate effective performance management. Take the lead on projects through effective project management.
  • Lead, motivate, manage and develop individuals and teams to ensure excellent services are delivered. Coach, mentor and ensure the well-being of staff.
  • Apply operational and strategic thinking to inform effective decision making to meet individual, team and overall businesses objectives and priorities. Use a flexible and innovative approach to problem solving. Undertake forward planning.
  • Effective use of IT equipment and software.

Behaviours

  • Take timely, flexible and responsive action to address complex issues.
  • Gain and maintain trust and respect to meet expectations by working in a confidential, ethical and empathetic manner with a professional attitude.
  • Embrace changing priorities and work patterns when requirements alter.
  • Work independently and effectively without close supervision.
  • Has a high level of resilience, tenacity and calmness.
  • Be an ambassador and role model.
  • Be responsive and empathetic to client and customer needs.
  • Be an effective team leader and player.
  • Be responsible for their continual development. Be a reflective practitioner.
Apprenticeship category (sector)
Sales, marketing and procurement
Qualification level
4
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course duration
18 months
Maximum funding
£9,000
Maximum government funding for
apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
Job titles include
  • Neighbourhood Housing Manager
  • Voids manager
  • Lettings Manager
  • Resident Involvement Manager
  • Neighbourhood Investment Manager
  • Assets Manager
  • Supported Housing Manager
  • Property Manager
  • Incomes Manager
  • Leasehold Manager

View more information about Senior housing and property management (level 4) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.