Homes and Communities Officer - Greater London
Set up in 2017 and funded by Blackstone and Regis to help address the housing crisis in the UK, Sage Homes has now delivered more than 21,000 homes all of which are affordable. A further 2,500 new homes are in our construction pipeline.
Sage is proud to be England's largest provider of newly built affordable homes for five successive years, providing our customers with high-quality, energy efficient properties (98% of Sage homes are EPC A or B) to live in safe, secure and thriving communities.
At Sage Homes, we remain committed to our mission of making new homes affordable for those who need them most, while delivering great customer support.
Sage Homes is redefining affordable housing by putting customers at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a Homes & Communities Officer to join our Housing Operations team and help deliver outstanding tenancy and estate management services.
In this role, you will be a key point of contact for residents, supporting them to sustain tenancies, maintain safe and welcoming communities, and access the services they need. You'll manage cases end-to-end, carry out home visits, respond to housing queries, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure positive outcomes.
You will be home-based with regular travel across Greater London, Surrey (Kingston + Sutton) North Kent (Gravesham + Dartford) and Watford, and occasional visits to our Covent Garden and Northampton offices. You will need daily access to your own vehicle.
Duties include:
- Deliver customer-focused tenancy and estate management services
- Support residents with housing queries, tenancy sustainment, and community engagement
- Carry out inspections, audits, and onboarding of new sites
- Collaborate with teams to manage safety, compliance, and service delivery
- Advocate for residents and escalate issues where needed
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to service improvements
- Experience in housing management (Housing Association or Registered Provider) is essential
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A proactive, empathetic approach to customer service
- Experience in providing an excellent housing management service and hold a good understanding of housing legislation(s)
- CIH/IRPM qualification or equivalent experience
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle suitable for business purposes
Join us in shaping communities where people feel safe, supported, and proud to live.
We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This may include internally and externally delivered development programmes and for permanent colleagues, opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.
At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.
To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
- Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
- Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
- Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
- Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
- Wellbeing support through MyndUp
- Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
- Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes
We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day.
