Blackwood Homes and Care
Blackwood Homes and Care

Charity registered in Scotland SC007658

Blackwood provides quality housing and services for families throughout Scotland.  We currently have around 1500 houses in management to suit a range of varying needs. Our overall aim is to offer independence, choice and control in inclusive communities through quality housing and related services.


Current vacancies

Property Team Leader

  • Full time
  • £40,427 – £43,704
  • Hybrid: Glasgow based with at least one day per week in the office.
  • Closing 3rd May 2026

Are you a proactive and people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high-quality property management services?

We’re looking for a Property Team Leader based in our Glasgow Office to ensure excellence, compliance, and real value for our customers.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Service Manager - Property and leading a team of two Property Officers and one Property Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for delivering our property management plan to the highest standard.

This includes assisting the Service Manager with the development and management of the Property Team to ensure that Blackwood’s homes are safe, warm, energy efficient and meet the associations asset strategy while maintaining strong performance outcomes and an excellent tenant experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the delivery of planned, cyclical, and adaptation programmes.
  • Provide day-to-day management and leadership to the Property Team.
  • Maintain strong collaboration with the Repairs Team Leader and Compliance Manager to deliver seamless service.
  • Ensure quality control through regular monitoring of contractor performance and reporting on KPIs.
  • Manage budgets, grant claims, and ensure accurate financial records.
  • Drive continuous improvement in asset management strategy and service delivery.
  • Promote a culture of shared responsibility, accountability, and customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in asset management, property services, or housing maintenance.
  • Strong leadership and line management experience.
  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, and compliance best practices.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • A commitment to delivering value-for-money services and enhancing customer experience.

Why Join Us?

Blackwood offers a range of employee benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive induction and personal development opportunities
  • Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period
  • 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
  • Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Help@hand

All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member.

We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack (attached to the advert) Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

Note to interested applicants:

SPONSORSHIP IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT BLACKWOOD

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Customer Service Team Leader

  • Full time
  • £40,427 – £43,704
  • On site: Edinburgh
  • Closing 30th April 2026

This is an exciting time to join Blackwood Housing Association as we create new team leader roles to deliver on our ambitious strategic direction, focused on delivering even better outcomes for our tenants and communities across Scotland. We’re looking for Team Leaders who are energised by change and motivated by purpose - leaders who want to help shape the future of customer services.

You’ll play a key role in leading teams through transformation, embedding new ways of working, and translating our strategic ambitions into real, day‑to‑day improvements for the people we serve. With opportunities to influence service development, support staff to thrive, and contribute to an organisation that is evolving and growing, this is a chance to build a leadership career that genuinely makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and support a team delivering front-line customer service

• Supervise day-to-day operations, ensuring KPIs and service standards are consistently met

• Oversee incoming and outgoing communications including calls, emails, and case management

• Handle Stage 1 complaints and support investigations into more complex cases

• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners

• Act as a first point of contact across a wide range of housing services, including repairs, rent, allocations, and general enquiries

• Deliver training, coaching, and one-to-one performance reviews for team members

• Contribute to continuous improvement of customer service processes and procedures

• Support organisational initiatives and policy development

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a customer service leadership or supervisory role

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment

• Experience handling complaints and resolving customer issues effectively

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement

• Passion for delivering excellent customer experiences

Why Join Us?

At Blackwood, we are committed to making a difference in people’s lives. You’ll be part of a supportive organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We offer:

• Competitive salary

• Opportunities for professional development

• A supportive and inclusive working environment

• The chance to make a real impact in the community

Our employee benefits

• Access to Health and Wellbeing resources such as, 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders

• Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums

• Discounts at major online and High Street retailers

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Housing Officer Team Leader

  • Full time
  • £40,427 – £43,704
  • On site: West of Scotland & East/North of Scotland
  • Closing 30th April 2026

This is an exciting time to join Blackwood Housing Association as we create new team leader roles to deliver on our ambitious strategic direction, focused on delivering even better outcomes for our tenants and communities across Scotland. We’re looking for Team Leaders who are energised by change and motivated by purpose - leaders who want to help shape the future of housing services.

You’ll play a key role in leading teams through transformation, embedding new ways of working, and translating our strategic ambitions into real, day‑to‑day improvements for the people we serve. With opportunities to influence service development, support staff to thrive, and contribute to an organisation that is evolving and growing, this is a chance to build a leadership career that genuinely makes a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Housing Officer Team Leader, you will:

• Lead and support a team to deliver excellent, customer-focused housing services

• Ensure day-to-day operations comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory standards

• Drive performance across key areas such as tenancy sustainment, customer engagement, and void management

• Promote best practice and maintain up-to-date knowledge of housing legislation and professional standards

• Oversee accurate data management, reporting, and audit trail processes

• Support and supervise site-based staff alongside the wider management team

• Attend meetings across office locations as required

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• An experienced housing professional with strong knowledge of housing legislation and regulation

• A confident leader with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a team

• Highly organised, with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Committed to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement

• Comfortable working across multiple sites and collaborating with a range of stakeholders

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape high-quality housing services

• Work within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation

• Make a meaningful impact in communities across Scotland

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

Our employee benefits

• Access to Health and Wellbeing resources such as, 24 hour GP service, physiotherapy, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and in-house Mental Health First Aiders

• Opportunity to participate in internal support networks such as employee engagement, wellbeing and digital forums

• Discounts at major online and High Street retailers

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