Job Description

Partners Foundation are a specialist supported Housing Association based in Wigan but operating across the UK. We are looking for an experienced professional to help us improve the services we provide, lead on new developments and ensure our stock is well maintained and compliant.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join a highly successful and well regarded organisation as it continues to grow and develop. In this role you will have the ability to shape services around tenants with physical and learning disabilities and mental health, making a genuine difference to theirs and their families lives.

JOB ROLE

The postholder will lead a bespoke repairs, maintenance and development team; responsible for day to day repairs, planned and programmed works, voids, development projects, compliance and fire safety in supported housing. You will shape services and implement a right first time centred around our tenants.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring all properties owned or managed are maintained to the required standard to the satisfaction of our tenants and landlords. Ensure properties are landlord and regulator compliant with all relevant legislation and tasks undertaken to achieve Health and Safety and fire regulation compliance. Lead the management, organisation, structure and development of your team including performance, recruitment and development. Ensure KPI's are monitored, achieved and exceeding delivering a culture of continuous involvement. Ensure work planning and budget management developing a 15 year cyclical works programme based on annual stock condition surveys. Monitor existing policies and procedures, developing new procedures and amending and updating existing procedures as appropriate. Ensuring that all required construction documentation, warranties and insurances are in place, reviewed and maintained.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

(E) = essential (D) = desirable

HNC in construction or other related professional qualifications

(D)

Relevant level 4 qualification

(E)

Experience of working in social housing

(E)

Experience of working in supported housing

(D)

Managing repairs and planned maintenance budgets

(E)

Committed to delivering excellent customer care

(E)

Experience of planned maintenance and cyclical work programmes

(E)

Experience of managing, leading, motivating and developing a team

(E)

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office 365 and in-house management systems

(E)

Able to deliver excellent performance and continuous improvements

(E)

Aware of the principles contained in the housing white paper

(D)

Excellent communication and organisational skills

(E)

Good technical knowledge

(E)

Ability to multi-task and prioritise to manage a varied workload

(E)

Good report writing skills

(E)

In return for your effort and commitment you will join a fantastic team who have tenants at the centre of everything they do.

You will receive:

A competitive salary Training and development 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Membership of the company pension scheme (6% employer contribution) Membership of Health Shield - health plan A supportive and pleasant working environment Free staff parking Mileage allowance
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 48,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person