Major Repairs Manager

We’re on the lookout for a Major Repairs Manager to join the believe housing team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity if you want to make a real difference. We believe in life without barriers. If you aren’t sure that you meet 100% of the criteria but think you would be great in this role, don’t let that stop you; we would love to hear from you. We’re interested in your skills, knowledge and experience, as well as your personal values. We’re committed to supporting everyone here at believe housing and being an inclusive organisation.
Although this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider part-time, job share and alternative working pattern proposals where possible.
We’re a family-friendly, flexible employer, and we encourage everyone to ‘work the believe way’. For us, this means keeping things simple, doing more of what matters, and removing tasks and processes that don’t add value.
Where and when you work is flexible depending on the demands of your role, our customers’ needs and your individual work preference (as agreed with your manager).
Our offices are based in Seaham and Bishop Auckland and although we work flexibly, it is envisaged that this role will require both an offsite and onsite presence as per business need when required.
about the role
The Major Repairs Manager will work in collaboration with the management team, ensure that Property Repairs delivers excellent customer experience including high levels of performance and productivity. Achieving great, consistent service delivery, innovation and continuous improvement whilst maximising value and bringing to life the vision and values of the organisation.
The successful candidate will:
Provide influential dynamic leadership and management to the Major Repairs Team. This role will have overall accountability for managing the operational delivery of the Major Repairs and Major Adaptation service, including the effective management of all resources required to deliver excellent services whilst optimising performance, cost, and risk.
Be responsible for managing all aspects of the diagnostics service ensuring all reports of damp and mould are responded to in line with policy and procedure and all remedial works are appointed, coordinated, and completed within set timescales.
Be responsible for managing the operational delivery of our Major Adaptation service, working in collaborating with external agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and regulations ensuring that safe working practices are managed and embedded in day-to-day operations.
Effectively manage and report information to the Property Repairs Senior Leadership Team on budgets, spend, accurate forecasting data whilst demonstrating sound financial control.
For more information, please read the full job description.
what’s on offer?
Our people are our greatest asset which is why we value you, encourage you, look after you, and empower you.
As well as a competitive salary of £56,342 per annum some of our top benefits and rewards include:
• 31-33 days of annual leave (pro-rata)
• working the believe way allows us to be more agile in the ways we work and creates a great work-life balance
• believe housing is committed to providing a first class pension offer with employer contributions into the local government pension scheme (LGPS), which is currently equivalent to 27.1% of your gross salary
• up to four days paid volunteering leave each year
apply now
If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We’re looking forward to hearing from you.
Here at believe housing we are a disability confident employer, if you require any adjustments or support throughout our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact Alan Scott, Assistant Director of Programme & Cyclical Delivery at alan.scott@believehousing.co.uk
Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Monday, 12 February 2024
All applicants must go through our website.
Interview date to be confirmed.

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