A specialist housing association is looking for an interim Property Manager for a period of around 6 months to lead a small team in delivering high-quality property maintenance services. This role focuses on both planned and responsive maintenance, ensuring customer satisfaction while managing compliance with legislation, regulations, and budgetary constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the efficient delivery of property maintenance services, including planning, order placement, and contract documentation for both standard and specialized works.

- Provide technical support to colleagues, tenants, and stakeholders regarding asset management, insurance claims, property quality, and sustainability initiatives.

- Conduct regular meetings with internal teams to discuss safety, compliance, tools, and materials.

- Collaborate with stakeholders on major property changes, including safety upgrades and compliance adaptations.

- Manage tender administration, contractor appointments, and ensure performance aligns with KPIs.

- Maintain a database of reliable and accredited contractors.

- Monitor on-call rotas and provide out-of-hours support as needed.

- Ensure effective health and safety management, staying updated on regulations and statutory obligations.

- Prepare and monitor budgets for reactive repairs and planned maintenance.

- Design and oversee the planned investment program, addressing issues proactively and reporting progress to directors and stakeholders.

- Analyse operational data to assess performance and drive continuous improvement.

- Review processes to maximize resource and technology efficiency.

- Lead and manage team performance effectively.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications: HNC in Building Studies or equivalent; IOSH Managing Safely certification is desirable.

Experience:

- Leadership in a maintenance setting, preferably within the housing sector.

- Understanding of the social housing sector and relevant legislation (e.g., Decent Homes, HHSRS).

- Experience in budget management for both reactive and planned maintenance.

- Proficiency in key performance indicators and performance analysis.

- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve timely and cost-effective outcomes.

- Engaging with contractors and managing tendering processes.

Skills:

- Technical knowledge of repairs and maintenance.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis/reporting.

- Excellent communication and customer care skills.

- Self-motivated with a commitment to high-quality standards.

- Additional Requirements:

- Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check.

- Full UK driving license and flexibility for travel and unsociable hours.

- Ability to respond to emergencies and callouts.

The role will be paying a day rate at around £300 - £325 per day.

Please get in touch today with Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV.

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