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Housing Partnership Specialist
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Housing Partnership Specialist
Location: Home Based/Hybrid
Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £29,880.00 - £38,180.00
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a Real Difference in Your Community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the Role
The Housing Partnerships Specialist is responsible for developing and managing relationships with third-party landlords, accommodation providers, managing agents and partner organisations that provide supported housing on behalf of Waythrough. The role focuses on ensuring properties are safe, compliant and well-maintained while working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality housing services.
Key Duties
- Act as the main point of contact for landlords, managing agents and accommodation providers.
- Develop and maintain strong housing partnerships.
- Monitor property compliance and ensure accommodation meets legislative and organisational standards.
- Carry out property inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
- Identify, escalate and resolve property or partnership performance issues.
- Monitor void properties, rental costs and service level agreements.
- Produce reports for senior management and support regulatory inspections.
- Work closely with operational teams, Health & Safety, Property Services and contractors to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
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About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience working within the housing, property or social housing sector.
- Can build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders including landlords, housing providers and local authorities.
- Is highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Has strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and management information systems.
- Ideally has knowledge of housing legislation, compliance requirements and supported housing, although some of these areas are desirable rather than essential.
Location & Travel
This is a home-based role, with the option of hybrid working if the successful candidate lives close to one of Waythrough's office bases. It is a national role, so regular travel to services and properties across the country is expected. There may also be occasional overnight stays when supporting services across multiple locations.
What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
- Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
- Life assurance (3× annual salary)
- Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
- Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
- Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
- 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
- £500 Recommend a Friend bonus
- Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
- Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
- Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
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Inclusion and Accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk
Closing Date: 2026-08-09
Waythrough launched in October 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. In April 2026, Aquarius, our former subsidiary partner, merged with Waythrough. Our vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. We tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support. We have 260 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year our services support around 130,000 people.
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