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Housing Manager
The housing manager works on a daily basis to guarantee access to suitable, quality housing for all. At the crossroads of social, urban and regulatory issues, this job combines operational management, strategic vision and a sense of public service. In this article, you can find out more about the duties of a housing manager, the skills and training you need to do the job, and the career and pay prospects in a sector that has a major impact on society.
The business
What is a Housing Officer?
Its role
The housing manager oversees local housing policies and coordinates social housing programmes. You will be responsible for managing social housing stock and developing an offer tailored to local needs. Your mission: to guarantee access to housing for all.
Its field of action
As a housing manager, you will mainly work for local authorities, social housing organisations or social landlords. You will work closely with elected representatives, technical departments, associations and institutional partners to implement strategic guidelines.
Your remit will range from day-to-day rental management to urban development projects. You will work in direct contact with tenants and housing applicants and coordinate the technical teams on the ground.
The functions
What are the duties of a Housing Officer?
Your day-to-day work will involve a variety of tasks combining operational management and regional development.
You draw up local housing programmes in consultation with partners
You oversee the rental management of the social housing stock
You coordinate housing allocations in accordance with regulatory criteria
You supervise the maintenance and renovation of buildings
You develop the social housing offer in the area
You manage relations with tenants and deal with complex situations
You manage the budgets allocated to housing operations
You take part in town and country planning projects
Qualifications
The qualities and skills needed to be a good Housing Manager
Legal and regulatory expertise
You have a perfect command of housing law, HLM allocation procedures and urban regulations. This technical expertise is the foundation of your professional credibility.
Negotiation and mediation skills
Your ability to interact with a wide range of people is essential. You know how to manage rental disputes and facilitate exchanges between institutional partners.
Strategic territorial vision
You analyse housing needs and anticipate demographic trends. This forward-looking approach guides your housing development recommendations.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as a Housing Manager?
This job puts you at the heart of major social issues. You make a direct contribution to improving the quality of life of local residents and play a part in local social cohesion. The sector is experiencing strong growth as a result of energy renovation and sustainable development policies.
Your expertise in housing opens up a wide range of career prospects. You’ll enjoy real autonomy in managing your projects, and can progress to management positions in social housing organisations, as a territorial development manager or as a housing director in a local authority.
Remuneration
Housing manager: salary and career development
The job of housing manager offers attractive and progressive remuneration. At the start of your career, you can expect to earn between €25,000 and €35,000 gross per annum. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to between €40,000 and €50,000 gross per annum, rising to €70,000 gross per annum.
In addition, there are often significant benefits, including a company car for on-site travel, performance bonuses linked to rental management targets, and time off work. Your career prospects will take you towards the management of social housing organisations or strategic positions in regional development.
Up to
70 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
What studies do you need to become a housing manager?
Our training courses
INSEEC offers a number of excellent courses tailored to the requirements of the social housing sector. Our programmes combine in-depth theoretical training and professional immersion to prepare you effectively for managerial responsibilities. Our programmes include RNCP certifications recognised by professionals.
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