We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Voids and Repairs Contracts Manager on a permanent basis. The position is due to start as soon as possible, with an annual salary of £46,500 per annum plus £1600 car allowance or company van option.

The ideal candidate will have experience of leading voids works and repairs contracts within social housing and hold a full UK Driving Licence.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Overseeing the delivery of repairs and the turnaround of void properties

• Ensuring high levels of tenant satisfaction, maintaining compliance, and driving performance through robust contract and budget management

• Reducing void property turnaround times with streamlined repairs and maintenance scheduling

• Managing repair budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness

• Ensuring all repairs works and maintenance activities are conducted within regulations and standards

• Undertaking quality control with operatives and contractors, while assuring their resources are allocated effectively

• Meeting regularly with external contractors to deal with any potential issues

• Dealing with complaints appropriately and in accordance with company policies and the Housing Ombudsman

• Identifying opportunities for process improvement in void properties and repairs processes

Experience & Skills required:

• Experience of working in a similar role within the Social Housing Sector or private sector

• Strong understanding of repair and maintenance processes

• Skills in managing budgets and controlling costs effectively

• Ability to collaborate with external contractors and in house team, ensuring quality service

• Experience in managing repair and maintenance projects from start to finish

• Skill in efficiently distributing labour, materials, and equipment

Rewards and Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave, including bank holidays

• Birthday & New Home Leave

• Generous pension package

• Flexible working

• Employee assistance programme

• Health cash plan

• Cycle to work scheme

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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

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