Head of Housing Management

We hope this webpage and accompanying recruitment pack provides useful insight into who we are and what we’re seeking in our new Head of Housing Management.

As Head of Housing Management, you’ll work closely with the Executive Management Team and play a key role in the Senior Management Team to ensure that strategic and local objectives are achieved for our tenants and the wider community.

You can read more about us on the website by clicking the links on this page. Please read the full Recruitment Pack for more details on the job description, person specification, and how to apply.  

On this page:

  • Welcome from Dave Fullen, Executive Director of Customer and Estate Services
  • Recruitment pack
  • Key dates and selection process
  • Housing Management Services structure and information
  • Key information about Berneslai Homes
Head Of Housing Management

Welcome and thank you for considering this key role with us here at Berneslai Homes

We’re a key community anchor organisation with a strong reputation and high visibility across our neighbourhoods. Our heritage is one of deep roots in the past but with eyes on the future - we’re passionate about changing people’s lives for the better.

Supporting tenants to successfully sustain their tenancy in well managed neighbourhoods is critical to ensure that everyone has a great place in which to live and thrive.

We’re extremely proud that Barnsley Council, in partnership with Berneslai Homes, became the first local authority partnership in the UK to receive a top-tier C1 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing, recognising our delivery of high-quality housing services, strong tenant engagement, and effective governance.

Welcome From Dave Fullen

The environment for social housing providers continues to present significant challenges. At Berneslai Homes, every team member is committed to living our core values - the '3 Cs': Customer First, Can Do, and Curious. These principles are embedded in everything we do, and it’s essential that you can demonstrate them in your role.

As Head of Housing Management, you’ll work closely with the Executive Management Team and play a key role in the Senior Management Team to ensure that strategic and local objectives are achieved for our tenants and the wider community.

 

Best wishes,

Dave Fullen
Executive Director of Customer and Estate Services

Key dates and selection process

The indicative schedule for the process is below:

  • Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 1 February 2026
  • Preliminary interviews with the Head of People and Culture / People and Culture Manager: 9-13 February 2026
  • On site interview dates 23-26 February 2026

More information about Berneslai Homes

Please watch this short welcome video from Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council and Sarah Norman, Chief Executive of Barnsley Council.

You can find out more about Barnsley Council on their website here.