We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association who strive to inspire the delivery of social change, with a proud history and heritage stretching back more than 100 years.

They are looking to expand their team and have a brand new role for a Repairs Manager, the role is permanent and based in North Yorkshire.

There is the requirement to be in the office/on patch four days a week with one day working from home. The salary on offer for the role is £52,179.40 per annum.

The ideal candidate will be versatile, dynamic and have a strong background in contracts management within social housing.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Directly line manage two Property Surveyors, covering responsive repairs including tenanted and void properties

• Overseeing the inhouse DLO who complete 65% of all works, hold the team accountable, manage performance and KPI’s

• Overseeing the delivery of responsive and empty home work to high levels of customer satisfaction

• Dealing with any damp and mould or disrepair claims in line with Awaab’s Law

• Ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service that meets the needs of tenants, leaseholders and other internal and external stakeholders

• Providing a structured approach to reviewing and improving performance and understand how to manage budgets and employees effectively in order to get the best out of the resources available

• Undertaking performance reviews of the in-house maintenance service to ensure value for money and efficiency.

• Managing any complaints that come through in line with the housing ombudsman code

• Analysing data and managing areas of procurement

Experience required:

• Recognised qualification at degree or diploma level in a building related subject or relevant experience in Housing Maintenance Service Delivery

• Demonstrate the capability to lead and support a diverse team

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety and compliance regulations as well as damp and mould in Social Housing

• Experience of procuring services through frameworks and direct services

• Demonstrate ability to manage KPI's including budgets effectively, in a contracts management capacity

• Experience of managing teams through a change process

• Effective skills in resident engagement and involvement

Rewards and Benefits:

• Excellent defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%

• 33 days holidays (incl. bank holidays) - plus option to buy or sell more

• Discount packages with over 800 retailers e.g. shopping, utilities and leisure

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

• Health care cash plan

• Low cost employee loans & saving accounts

• Cycle to work schemes

• Employee Assistance programme (giving completely confidential care, support and advice when you need it 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.)

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

• Flexible working hours i.e. 8AM – 4PM, 9AM – 5PM

• Four days in the office/on patch, one day working from home

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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