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Hemel Hempstead

Scheme Manager

Hightown Housing Association
Green Space & Land Management
Green Space & Land Management
£27,000 - £32,000/Year
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Description

Location
Broxbourne (Onsite Living)

Hours
Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (suggested 9am - 5:30pm)

Salary
£28,899 per annum

About the Role
The Scheme Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the scheme, including the maintenance and repair of the building, communal areas, and gardens. This live-in role supports residents aged 55+ to live independently while ensuring the scheme is well maintained, safe, and aesthetically appealing. A key part of the role involves regular maintenance of the communal gardens.

You will support residents’ wellbeing through regular contact and daily welfare checks, respond to emergency calls and coordinate support as needed, encourage social activities to build a strong inclusive community spirit, and liaise with families, GPs, and external agencies. You will oversee communal areas, work with contractors to maintain high standards, and carry out health and safety checks to ensure compliance.

Gardening & Grounds Maintenance
Maintain gardens, lawns, and planted areas; carry out planting including seasonal bedding; perform weeding, pruning, hedge cutting, and lawn care; maintain and clear paths and communal outdoor areas; use weed control safely; maintain tools and equipment; improve outdoor spaces; keep outdoor areas safe and presentable.

Maintenance & Repairs
Carry out minor repairs and maintenance such as changing lightbulbs, fuses, and batteries; report repairs and liaise with the Repairs Team and contractors.

Requirements

Experience
Experience of working with older customers is essential.

About you
Calm and confident in emergencies; compassionate and approachable with the ability to build strong relationships; organised and able to work independently; strong collaborative skills; passionate about delivering excellent service.

Benefits
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days per year (excluding bank holidays), increasing by one day per year up to 27 days subject to satisfactory performance; annual bonus based on satisfactory performance; monthly attendance bonus; Blue Light Card providing access to discounts at local and national retailers; commitment to health and wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing; opportunities for training and professional development; workplace pension scheme and life assurance; access to an employee assistance helpline.

Expiry date: 03/11/2026
Scheme Manager
Company:
Hightown Housing Association
Salary:
£27,000 - £32,000/Year
Job Type:
Job, Entry Level
Location:
Hemel Hempstead