Job Description

Job Ref
013201

Function
Building Safety and Property Services

Salary
\xc2\xa345,495 to \xc2\xa347,473 pa- pro rata for hours worked

Status
Full Time

Type
Permanent

Hours
37

Empty Homes Manager

More details

JOB TITLE Homes Manager
POST NUMBER 013201
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE \xc2\xa345,495 to \xc2\xa347,473 pa- pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage

Stevenage Borough Council is a dynamic and community-focused council, committed to improving the lives of our residents. We provide essential services and maintain the highest standards. We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Homes Manager to join our team.

ABOUT THE ROLE
As our Homes Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the council\xe2\x80\x99s empty homes are returned for letting to the required Stevenage lettable standard in a timely and cost-efficient way.

You will lead on implementing the recommendations of the void service review including service standards, policies and procedures associated with the management of Void properties.

The key tasks are:

• Responsibility for leading and developing a team of property professionals to achieve key performance targets.
• To ensure compliance with all legal requirements in relation to void property repairs and maintenance.
• To ensure all void properties are returned to a lettable (Stevenage Standard) within the specified target timescales.
• Ensure that data quality during the void period is robust, maintained, and accurate.
• To be responsible for ensuring that financial controls are being adhered to and followed, monitoring budget expenditure in excess of \xc2\xa31M and reporting variances.
• To provide reports and analysis on all relevant performance indicators including time and cost.

ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the housing or property management sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation and regulations.
• Budget management experience.
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service.
  

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.

• Part time and Job share: all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.

Application Details

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andrew Garside
Tel No: 01438 242545
Email: andrew.garside@stevenage.gov.uk

To apply online, please visit

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11 December 2023
Interviews will be held week commencing: 2 January 2024

Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date

Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board

Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.