Full job description*Location: Leatherhead, Maidstone of Haywards Heath office - Hybrid
*Salary: £48,614 - £57,190 per annum
*Hours: 36 hours per week - flexible options considered
*Contract Type: Permanent


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We have an exciting opportunity for a Neighbourhood Response Manager to join the team in the South region.


Your role will be focused on managing our regional LiveSmart (Over 55’s Housing) Team in the South area, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all contractors for our Over 55’s Housing schemes are running smoothly. You’ll liaise with other departments to identify and agree priorities for improvements; ensuring the team works collaboratively with other teams, residents groups and external partners.


With your experience of team management, you’ll be an expert at motivating others and building relationships across the business. You’ll be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, with a proven ability in influencing and negotiating. You’ll have a strong track record of delivering results along with extensive experience of housing management practice and housing legislation.


Please review the full role profile and Behaviours & Mandatory Accountabilities on our website before applying.


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Act now - apply today! This vacancy may close early without notice.  


Closing Date:Wednesday 29th July 2026 at midnight.


Interviews will take place on the 13th August.


With hybrid working, base locations across England and flexible working arrangements this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!


This is a hybrid role with a base location at our offices in either Maidstone, Haywards Heath or Leatherhead.


Frequent travel across our region will be required on a weekly basis undertaking visits to schemes and the wider Clarion community as required, as well as attending regular meetings at our office locations, as required.


Applicants must be able to travel across the South region on a weekly basis, this includes Kent, Surrey and Sussex.


This post is subject to Basic Criminal Record Check Clearance.




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You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in England or Wales for the duration of your employment.