Housing Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent Role Type: Employment Hours: Full time Application deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026 - 05:00 Based: Newcastle Salary: £30,303 to 35,781 Per Annum Salary Type: Salary Scale Location: Tyne and Wear Role description: Officer The Angelou Centre is a Black-led organisation supporting Black and racialised women and children at risk of domestic abuse and other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). We are seeking an experienced Housing Coordinator to oversee our refuge accommodation and housing operations. The role You will keep our refuge accommodation safe, welcoming, and compliant with statutory building, property, health, and safety requirements. You will coordinate repairs and maintenance, manage tenancy matters, support the wellbeing of women and children using our services, and line-manage Refuge and Housing Support Workers. What you will bring Housing or property management experience in a refuge or supported housing settingLine-management and project-management experience, including property agreements, risk assessments, fire safety, and maintenance schedulesStrong knowledge of UK housing, health and safety, fire safety, domestic abuse, and adult & children safeguarding requirementsA NEBOSH General Certificate, NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health & Safety, or IOSH Managing SafelyA commitment to anti-racist, trauma-informed approach, with empathy, cultural competence, and flexibility in crisis situations Desirable Business development, financial reporting, or crisis-management experienceExperience in the VAWG or women’s rights sectorA valid UK driving licence and access to a car Please note: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. The Angelou Centre is committed to equality of opportunity and to developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Recruitment and selection processes will be conducted in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, the Centre's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and the Centre's Positive Action and Inclusive Recruitment Statement. Where lawful occupational requirements apply, these will be clearly identified within recruitment documentation. If you are interested to apply please send your CV and cover letter to admin@angelou-centre.org.uk Job document 1Apply for this job Back to jobs