Level 5 Diploma in Executive Housing and Property Management

Aim Higher Training

Vocational Qualifications, Online Courses, Coaching, Personal and Professional Development

Key Facts

Qualification Number: 61048781

Duration: 9 to 12 months

Credit Value: 39

Guided Learning Hours: 89 hours

Fee: £2,250

Payment Plans Available: 0% APR, monthly payment options

Who is this qualification for?

This qualification is ideal for:

Senior housing professionals seeking promotion to executive-level positions
Those involved in property and housing management as their primary work activity
Experienced managers ready to take on strategic leadership responsibilities
Housing professionals working across social, affordable, and private housing sectors who are preparing for director-level roles

Suitable job roles include:

Head of Service
Director of Service
Head of Housing Services
Director of Operations

Director of Housing Services
Senior Housing Strategy Managers
Executive-level property management professionals

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

This qualification is regulated for learners aged 18 years and above.

Learners should be working in a senior housing or property management role with access to strategic-level workplace evidence for portfolio assessment. This is an advanced qualification best suited to experienced housing professionals ready to demonstrate executive-level competencies.

Build Your Strategic Leadership Capability in Housing Management

Advance to Executive-Level Housing Management

The Innovate Awarding Level 5 Diploma in Executive Housing and Property Management is a competence-based qualification designed for senior housing professionals seeking to advance to executive-level positions with strategic leadership responsibilities.

Developed in consultation with industry stakeholders, this qualification ensures the content is comprehensive, relevant, and aligned with current sector needs. It provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your competence and knowledge in strategic housing management while developing the executive leadership skills employers value at Head of Service and Director levels.

Whether you work in social housing, affordable housing, or the private rental sector, this qualification will strengthen your professional credibility and position you for executive leadership opportunities.

This nationally recognised diploma develops your expertise in strategic leadership, customer and resident engagement, ethical practice, and strategic asset management, the essential competencies required to lead housing services at the highest organisational levels.

What You'll Learn

The Level 5 Diploma in Executive Housing and Property Management equips you with the strategic management and leadership skills essential for executive roles in housing and property management and covers the following units.

Mandatory Units

The qualification covers essential areas of executive housing and property management, including:

Strategic leadership and change management
Customer and resident engagement at a strategic level
Ethical decision-making and corporate social responsibility
Strategic asset management and capital works programmes
Financial management and budget oversight
Business planning and performance monitoring
Embedding policies and procedures across organisations
Legislative and regulatory compliance

Course Content and Structure

This is a competence-based qualification assessed in your strategic work environment. To achieve the Level 5 Diploma in Executive Housing and Property Management, you’ll complete 39 credits across eight mandatory units by building a portfolio of executive-level workplace evidence.

This qualification has been designed and written in conjunction with Innovate Awards, and our approach has been to create accessible learning materials to make studying easier.

How You’ll Be Assessed

This qualification is delivered through a blended learning model, with much of the core material delivered online.

Face-to-face delivery is available at a higher price point and can be negotiated with the client.

While studying for this qualification, you’ll engage with online learning and have one-to-one coaching sessions with your learning coach. You’ll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence in your executive housing management role. This evidence will be assessed by a fully qualified and occupationally competent coach or assessor through:

Virtual coaching sessions
Flexible, one-to-one delivery tailored to your work schedule and learning needs
Using a variety of assessment methods
Regular feedback and guidance to support your progress

Your portfolio will be internally quality assured by Aim Higher Training and Development and externally certified by Innovate Awarding.

One Unit is Covered by a Multiple Choice Examination (External Assessment)

40 multiple-choice questions
80 minutes exam duration
Pass mark: 28 out of 40 (70%)
Online exam via Surpass platform
Covers: Legislation and Regulation in the Housing and Property Market unit

All assessments are externally quality-assured by Innovate Awarding to ensure national standards are met and aligned with executive-level competency expectations.

Progression Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this qualification, you can:

Progress into executive-level roles such as Director of Housing Services or Head of Service

Continue professional development through the IAO Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for broader executive leadership competencies

Apply for director-level positions across social housing providers, local authorities, housing associations, and private property management companies

Transition to strategic leadership positions within housing organisations

Demonstrate professional competence aligned with the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 requirements for senior housing management roles (effective October 2026)

Lead strategic housing initiatives, capital works programmes, and organisational change projects

Why Choose this Qualification?

Executive-Level Focus: Designed specifically for strategic leadership roles in housing management

Career Advancement: Opens doors to Head of Service and Director positions

Competence-Based: Demonstrates your ability to lead strategically in real workplace scenarios

Nationally Recognised: Regulated by Ofqual and meets regulatory requirements under the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023

Industry-Aligned: Developed with housing sector stakeholders and mapped to government policy requirements

Flexible Learning: Complete at your own pace while working in senior management roles

Practical Strategic Focus: All assessments are based on your actual strategic workplace performance and decision-making

Programme Goals

The aim of this qualification is to:

Recognise learners' achievements within the housing and property environment

Develop learners' understanding of the needs of housing and property professionals across private, affordable, and social housing sectors

Prepare senior managers for executive leadership responsibilities

This qualification will give candidates the opportunity to:

Achieve a nationally recognised qualification valued by employers across the housing sector

Develop strategic leadership skills and competence in the workplace

Increase confidence for promotion to director-level positions

Continue your professional development and demonstrate your commitment to excellence

Meets regulatory requirements for senior housing management roles under the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023

Improve your employability and open doors to executive career opportunities

Why Choose Aim Higher Training?

Aim Higher Training is a recognised provider of housing management qualifications across the UK.
When you study with us, you benefit from:

This qualification was developed in consultation with housing sector stakeholders to ensure the content is comprehensive, relevant, and reflects current industry needs.

Demonstrate your expertise through real workplace evidence as proof of what you can do in your role.

We understand you’re busy. Our flexible delivery model fits around your work commitments, with virtual or face-to-face coaching sessions tailored to your schedule.

Receive one-to-one support from experienced, occupationally competent coaches who understand the housing sector and your career goals.

Complete this qualification in just 4-6 months and accelerate your career progression.

We offer 0% APR monthly payment plans to make your professional development accessible and affordable for self-funded learners.

Ready to Advance Your Housing Management Career?

If you’re a senior housing professional ready to advance to executive-level responsibilities, we’re here to support you. Whether you have questions about the strategic course content, want to discuss your career aspirations, or are ready to register, our team is ready to help.

We’ll take the time to understand your experience and career aspirations and help you determine if this qualification is the right fit for your goals.

Questions? Get in Touch

Ask about our 0% APR payment plans available

FAQs

Do I need previous housing management experience?

Yes. This is a Level 5 qualification designed for senior housing professionals currently working in management or senior management roles within the housing sector with responsibility for strategic decision-making.

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for those working in senior housing and property management roles, including Head of Service, Director of Housing Services, Director of Operations, and similar strategic leadership positions. It provides learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence and knowledge at the executive management level.

Can I study while working full-time in a senior role?

Absolutely. The course is delivered flexibly to fit around your strategic responsibilities and work commitments.

Take Your Housing Management Career to the Next Level

Don’t wait to formalise your expertise and open doors to senior management opportunities. Enrol in the Level 5 Diploma in Executive Housing and Property Management today and demonstrate your competence with a nationally recognised qualification.

Aim Higher Training – Empowering housing professionals to lead with confidence and competence.