Home Solutions (Marks Tey)
Interchange Park, 228 Old London Rd, Marks Tey, Colchester , CO6 1EQ

Property Standards Manager

Salary: £55,510 per annum + £2,200 car allowance
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Closing Date: Sun 20 Sep 2026 - 10:59 pm UTC
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Property Standards Manager

Working Pattern

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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 16:30
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Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

As Property Standards Manager, you will be responsible for leading our approach to property standards, ensuring compliance with the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, Awaab's Law, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and wider landlord health and safety responsibilities.

You will act as the organisation's subject matter expert, providing technical leadership, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring we meet all legal and regulatory obligations while enhancing resident safety, asset performance, and service quality.

The role includes direct line management responsibility for the Healthy Homes Manager and Senior Estate Ranger, supporting the development of high-performing teams that place customers at the heart of everything they do.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of property standards across the housing portfolio, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and well maintained.

Act as the organisation's lead expert on HHSRS, Awaab's Law, the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, and landlord compliance responsibilities.

Oversee property inspections, audits, and investigations, ensuring hazards, defects, and compliance risks are identified and addressed.

Lead responses to housing condition complaints, disrepair cases, and regulatory enquiries.

Ensure effective compliance assurance, risk management, and reporting, maintaining accurate records and performance data.

Provide technical guidance to operational teams and support the specification and delivery of remedial works.

Work collaboratively with Health & Safety colleagues to manage risks within residents' homes and communal areas.

Build positive relationships with residents, communicating findings and managing expectations throughout inspections and improvement works.

Lead, develop, and manage the Healthy Homes and Estate Rangers teams, promoting a culture of high performance and excellent customer service.

Manage service budgets, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement across the Property Standards service.

 

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

  • £55,510 per annum
  • £2,200 car allowance per annum
  • 37 hours per week Permanent Contract
  • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
  •  30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
  • Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
  • A healthcare cash plan, life assurance
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 20 September 2026 @ 23:59 

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 29 September 2026 in person at Marks Tey Hub

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

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Salary: £55,510 per annum + £2,200 car allowance
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