Housing and Property Lead

Salary: £20,870 per annum, based on a 22.5 hours per week Per Annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part-Time Job Reference Number: HPL-IOM Job Location: Alma House
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About This Role

Housing and Property Lead

Ref: HPL26

Douglas, Isle of Man

22.5 hours a week

 £20,870 per annum, based on a 22.5 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Housing & Property Lead to join our team on the Isle of Man.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong property, housing, repairs and contractor-management experience to play a key role in ensuring our properties are safe, well maintained, compliant and of a high standard for the people we support.

Working closely with service managers, the UK Housing Services Team, landlords, contractors and suppliers, you will provide practical housing and property support across our services on the Isle of Man. You will help ensure that repairs and maintenance are managed effectively, properties meet our required standards, and property projects are delivered to a high standard.

Key responsibilities

As Housing & Property Lead, you will:

  • Support service managers with the management of properties through service monitoring and inspection visits.
  • Ensure void properties meet Autism Initiatives' lettable standards and are ready for occupation.
  • Manage and develop relationships with contractors and suppliers, ensuring work is completed to an appropriate standard and represents value for money.
  • Support the Housing Services Team with major property projects, including refurbishments and the opening and closure of services.
  • Coordinate repairs and maintenance, liaising with services, contractors and landlords, obtaining quotes and arranging inspections where required.

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and confident in managing a varied property and housing workload.

You will be able to build positive working relationships with a wide range of people and communicate effectively with colleagues, service managers, landlords, contractors, families and external agencies.

You will have a strong focus on quality, safety, compliance and value for money, together with the ability to manage repairs and property issues efficiently and professionally.

Most importantly, you will understand the importance of providing high-quality environments that support the wellbeing, dignity and independence of people we support

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure for the successful applicant, costs of which will be met by Autism Initiatives

Closing Date: 12 noon on 18/09/2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place on w/c 28th September 2026

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

What can we offer you?

  • Full training and development programme to support you in your role
  • Hybrid working for office staff
  • Generous annual holiday entitlement, rising with years’ service.
  • Free Employee Assistance programme with qualified advisors trained to help, 24 hours a day, any day of the year
  • Long service annual leave entitlements
  • Option to sell annual leave  (subject to eligibility)
  • Monthly Staff cash prize draw (subject to eligibility)
  • Medicash (subject to eligibility)

How to apply 

If you think you have what we are looking for and are interested in joining our team, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please complete an online application.

If you would like to have a further discussion about the duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Ian Gaskell (Housing Services Manager) on ian.gaskell@autisminitiatives.org to arrange a call.

If you require any support with the application process, please contact Jessica Rens (People Partner) on Jessica.rens@autisminitiatives.org who will be happy to help you.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and in service delivery.

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