Repairs and Voids Manager (RP0031)Job IntroductionMain ResponsibilitiesThe Ideal CandidatePackage DescriptionRepairs and Voids Manager(RP0031)Starting salary £49,123pa with potential progression to £52,279pa on achieving designated skills and experience37 hours per week (hybrid working)Are you an exceptional leader looking for your next step in Repairs and Voids?
Do you have the drive to innovate and excel in managing large-scale contracts?
Do you have a passion for putting customers first and improving their living conditions?If so, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council invites you to join our dedicated team.
We're committed to delivering high-quality, customer-focussed services that make a real difference in the lives of our social housing tenants.Bring your expertise and energy to help us exceed expectations and positively impact our community!About the role:In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end customer journey of the Repairs and Voids service, ensuring the delivery of high levels of customer satisfaction.
Your commitment to customer service will drive continuous improvement in our maintenance services, enhancing the quality of life of our tenants.You'll contract manage high value contracts, robustly challenging performance issues and managing large budgets, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory provisions, and supporting strategic planning and financial management within the service.
Your role will include contract administration, managing payments, variations, and claims resolution.
You'll also develop and maintain policies relevant to the service.You'll proactively manage specialist areas such as disrepair and dampness, managing budgets and work programmes to improve customer satisfaction.You will also uphold the guidelines set out by the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, demonstrating a commitment to improving standards and ensuring the safety and quality of our social housing in compliance with this critical legislation.
Leading a team of passionate Surveyors, you'll ensure all activities meet business objectives and key performance indicators.About you:You will be a self-motivated individual with significant experience at a senior level in property services, including staff and budget management.
You should have a professional or technical qualification in a relevant discipline, with knowledge of statutory regulations, various contract forms, and health & safety codes of practice.A strategic thinker with a collaborative approach, you will bring new ideas and working practices to improve service delivery.
Your ability to converse effectively with members of the public and provide accurate advice is crucial.
You should be passionate about customer service and committed to addressing the needs and concerns of our residents.Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council:Our CORE values—Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent—guide everything we do.Closing date for applications is 1 December 2024.Remote assessments will be held on 6 December 2024.Interviews will be held on 11 December 2024.About the CompanyIn return, we can offer you: Central locations in the Borough with excellent public transport links and local amenities Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (Career Average Pension Scheme) The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave to increase work-life balance flexibility Annual leave ranging from 25 to 33 days per year plus Bank Holidays (dependent on grade and length of service) Access to the Council's Flexi Time Scheme (post dependent) to achieve a healthy work life balance A structured induction program from day 1 to support your success in your role 24 hour a day access to the Employee Assistance Scheme Cycle to Work SchemePlease See Attached Documents on customer career site