Job Description

Job Introduction

• Job Title: Head of Housing and Property
• Location: Thame (Oxfordshire) or Leicester (Leicestershire)
• Working arrangements: Hybrid, 2 days per week on-site
• Salary: 62,000 per annum
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Affinity Trust is a large and growing charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism throughout England and Scotland. At Affinity Trust, we know that quality housing is essential to creating safe, well-equipped and stimulating environments for people to thrive, living the life they choose. As we grow our impact and reach, we're looking for a visionary Head of Housing and Property to drive excellence and integrity in our housing provision and partnership working.
About the Role
This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance to make a lasting difference. You'll drive the strategic and operational delivery of our housing services, ensuring our supported housing and local offices are safe, inclusive, and fit for purpose. Working with over 70 housing partners, you'll lead innovation, champion sustainability, and ensure our services reflect the voices and needs of the people we support now and into the future.
What you'll be doing

• Lead with purpose: deliver our housing strategy aligned with our mission and growth ambitions.
• Drive operational excellence: oversee housing and facilities management with a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.
• Champion compliance: ensure we meet all regulatory and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Inspire partnerships: build strong relationships with housing providers, developers, and local authorities.
• Empower teams: lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Shape the future: identify new opportunities, influence policy, and contribute to our strategic leadership team.

What you'll bring

• A strong background in senior housing management, ideally in supported or social housing.
• Deep knowledge of housing legislation and best practices, especially for vulnerable adults.
• Strategic leadership experience in a complex, regulated environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and financial management skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, rights, and the wellbeing of people with learning disabilities and autism.
• Professional qualifications (e.g. CIH, RICS) and health & safety accreditation (e.g. IOSH) are desirable.

Why join us?
At Affinity Trust, we're proud to be a values-driven charity where people come first. You'll be part of a passionate, supportive team that is committed to making a real difference. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Your benefits will include:

• 31 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays), which we increase the longer you are with us
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Blue Light Card - All work and no play is not fun, so enjoy discounts in your favourite shops, restaurants, travel and great days out, provided at no cost to you
• A 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members
• Life Assurance and Pension scheme
• Company-funded health cash plan
• Ability to buy additional holiday

Ready to lead change?
If you're a strategic thinker with a heart for social impact and a head for housing, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us create homes where people can truly thrive.
This advert may close early if a sufficient number of applicants are received