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Compass Associates

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United Kingdom , London

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Employment contract

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Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Newly created role focused on improving housing environments across Supported Living services. Expected to be highly visible across services, with frequent travel across London, and nationally when required. This is a great opportunity to join an established leader in the sector in a newly created role, directly improving housing standards and quality of life for the people supported.

Job Responsibility:

  • Acts as the central point of contact for landlords and registered providers, ensuring repairs and improvements are delivered promptly
  • Responsible for assessing properties against health & safety standards while maintaining a non-clinical, homely feel
  • Develop and maintains a national database to track housing quality, actions, and improvements
  • Provide clear, practical recommendations to operational and housing teams
  • Support and coach Service Managers, addressing a current skills gap in challenging landlords effectively

Requirements:

  • Experience within housing, property inspections, housing assessments, or a similar role
  • Strong understanding of housing standards and health & safety requirements
  • Proven ability working alongside landlords or providers constructively and effectively
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills
  • Confident working independently with national travel requirements
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
  • Competent using Excel or similar data and reporting tools
What we offer:
  • 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (increases to 28 days after 3 years)
  • Pension (matched to 6%)
  • Life assurance (2x salary)
  • Travel expenses covered
  • Opportunity to join the organisation on a permanent basis

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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