Job Description

Job Title: Housing Manager

PP-SRS-GRD: S-1173-12

Location: RAF Alconbury

Vacancy Number: 692913

Open Date: 19 September 2025

Close Date: 03 October 2025

Work Hour Per Week: 37.5

Salary (Per Hour): 22.23 - 31.45

Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of Housing Managers at the 423rd Civil Engineering Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Alconbury, United Kingdom.

What will be your primary role?

The primary purpose of this position is to develop management plans and directives concerning the operation and utilization of all RAF Alconbury permanent party housing assets including family housing, general officer quarters, unaccompanied officer quarters, unaccompanied non-commissioned officer quarters rooms, unaccompanied enlisted personnel housing, Basic Allowance for Housing, Furnishings Management Operations, and housing relocation assistance/referral. This position typically works on a medium to large installation where programs involve complex to unusually complex housing assignments. You will direct the administration, occupancy, termination, and contract activities of all permanent party and government-controlled housing, including accompanied and unaccompanied personnel. You will ensure incoming occupants are provided housing that meets AF standards. You will manage the off-base housing referral program through locally established policies and procedures and liaise with civil authorities and property owners/agents and provide detailed information to members on available housing in the area.

For specific qualification requirements for the position, you can visit:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/housing-management-series-1173/

One year's specialized experience in a similar role at the appropriate level is required.

We offer fantastic company benefits include:

Competitive salary:

the starting salary for this position is 22.23 an hour

Holiday:

25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Pension Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

Employee extras such as:

Life Assurance scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Specialized Training, Development Opportunities, Receive time off, cash, and honorary awards for significant contributions

Overview of our Mission

U.S. Air Forces in Europe - United Kingdom (USAFE-UK), a forward detachment of USAFE, is headquartered at RAF Mildenhall, England a premier employer of over 1,200 local national employees with a right to work in the United Kingdom. Our jobs ranging from Administrative; Logistics; Trade and Labor (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC), electrician, plumbers, and general Maintenance); Civil Engineers, Lawyers, Doctors and Administrative and Management positions. The organization further serves as the focal point for overseas negotiations with His Majesty's government on a wide range of issues. Our team is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the highest standards of operational readiness.

The 501st Combat Support Wing tracks its lineage back to the 501st Bombardment Group, which was activated June 1, 1944, at Dalhart Army Airfield, Texas. Almost 2,000 Airmen serving one wing with two groups, 14 squadrons, and 17 wing staff agencies. The 501st serves a community of more than 14,000 personnel spread across ten installations. The 501st CSW remains the only combat support wing in the USAF and carries on its storied heritage of generating combat missions around the globe and projecting diplomacy through its ten geographically separated locations across the United Kingdom, Norway and Cyprus. 501st Combat Support Wing Locations: RAF Croughton, RAF Fairford, RAF Welford, Blenheim Crescent, RAF Alconbury, RAF Menwith Hill, RAF Molesworth, and Stavanger, Norway. The United States and the United Kingdom share a special bond nurtured over decades of commitment to our shared values of peace, security and prosperity. The depth of the US and the UK partnership will only grow as together we face the increasingly complex, high-end threats of today and tomorrow.

What are the Key Skills required for this role?

1. Knowledge of housing and furnishing management principles, theory, policies, directives, and procedures.

2. Knowledge of appropriated fund budget system sufficient to justify budget submissions and contracting provisions sufficient to ensure proper negotiations or commitment of government funds.

3. Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and applying a wide variety of policy and procedures.

4. Skill in conducting regular or periodic audits or studies and evaluating results to assess accomplishment of program requirements.

5. Skill in effective oral and written communication.

6. Ability to lead, manage, and supervise a staff.

What are the conditions of employment for this role?

1. You will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules and regulations.

2. You may be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft, and you may also be required to travel to the US or other country, in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.

3. This position may also be coded as mission essential.

4. You will be required to complete a 6-month probationary period.

5. Hours of work: 37.5 hours weekly. Fixed schedule: Mon-Fri 0800-1630. Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization's flexible working policies.

6. Overtime may be required, and you may be assigned other duties not included in this position description, but that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the incumbent.

7. You must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

8. You must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.

9. A Professional housing certification is desirable.

NOTE:

You will require a security clearance and a right to work in the UK.

This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens including US dual nationals due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

LNDH Application

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/HiHn37upJw

Supporting Documents to be submitted via email to

100fss.fsmc6@us.af.mil

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,348.50-61,327.50 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Free parking Gym membership On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 692913