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SalaryAre you well organised, confident with computers and great with people? Fairhive Homes is looking for an Operations Business Manager for Responsive Repairs to join our busy and friendly team!
Fairhive is a non-profit affordable housing provider with ambition. We already provide affordable housing to more than 20,000 people in our community but we want to do more. That’s why we are striving to provide 1,000 additional homes by 2025.
As an Operations Business ManagerResponsive Repairs at Fairhive you can expect to be in a dynamic role and to be an integral member of our team, providing support to the wider team to ensure the smooth running of the business.
About the Role
We are looking for an ambitious individual with strong interpersonal skills who is able to multi-task to provide direction and support to the Property team.
On the Job you will:·
- Provide a high performing, value for money Responsive Repairs service that fulfils our legal, regulatory and statutory obligations.
- Deliver the Responsive Repairs service within agreed budgets and timescales
- Manage contractors to meet the standards set by ourselves
About You
We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of a variety of projects and who enjoys working with a diverse range of people. You will understand the importance of delivering an efficient and effective service to colleagues and customers.
For this role you will need:
- HND in Building Surveying or equivalent
- Experience of leading and managing a team of construction industry operatives
- Significant experience in the planning and organisation of repairs and maintenance works, of budgetary control and performance management
You will ideally have skills and attributes that include:
- good communication skills both verbal and written·
- attention to detail·
- Strong planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise·
- the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team,·
- practical problem solving skills·
- Computer skills (MS Office)
If you’re conscientious, community minded and keen to learn more about working with us, we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits include·
- 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Discretionary performance related payment
- Contributory pension scheme·
- Flexible working·
- Health Cash Plan·
- Workplace Options Employee Assistance Programme·
- Employee discount scheme
E&D Commitment
Our Vision and Values express our commitment to becoming a leader in our field, providing quality affordable homes and investing in Aylesbury and our surrounding areas’ diverse communities. As part of our continued commitment to our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability, as part of our ongoing commitment to Equality and Diversity. We are a Disability Confident Leader
Closing date: 12th April 2024 - 1pm
Interview date: TBC
As such, should a suitable candidate apply before the closing date, interviews and offers may take place before this date.
