Housing Maintenance and Repairs Manager

Housing Maintenance and Repairs Manager

Are you a driven and experienced professional passionate about delivering exceptional housing services? We are seeking a Housing Maintenance and Repairs Manager to lead and manage responsive repairs, voids, and disrepair services, ensuring safe, high-quality homes and outstanding value for money for residents.

Position: Repairs and Void Manager (internal title)

Location: North London / Hybrid

Salary: £58,240 per annum

Contract: Full time, permanent

Closing Date: 30th January 2025

About the role:

As Housing Maintenance and Repairs Manager, you will oversee the management of repairs, voids, and disrepair properties, ensuring safe, timely, and high-quality outcomes for residents. Reporting to the Head of Contract Management, you will lead a team of Technical Officers and Coordinators, managing an annual budget of approximately £2m and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage repairs contracts, budgets, and technical teams.
• Ensure void properties meet lettable standards and resolve disrepair cases effectively.
• Drive compliance, safety, and efficiency in service delivery.
• Engage residents and stakeholders, promoting continuous improvement and satisfaction.

This role offers the opportunity to lead critical services, innovate, and make a tangible difference in the lives of residents!

About you:

We are looking for a skilled and proactive manager with a strong background in repairs, void management, and property compliance.

Essential skills include:

• Proven success in managing repairs and void property services.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualifications with ongoing professional development.
• Expertise in contract administration and compliance with housing regulations.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets and delivering services to agreed standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of property defects, building regulations, and health & safety legislation.
• A full and valid driving license

About the organisation:

The organisation manages over 1,400 properties in the London Boroughs of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Redbridge and Barnet, and the Borough of Hertsmere. They have been delivering quality homes for over 100 years and are committed to providing safe, well-maintained properties while creating vibrant communities. Join the team to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, inclusivity, and professional growth!

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Property Manager, Building Services Manager, Repairs Manager, Facilities Manager, or Compliance Manager, Property Maintenance Manager, Voids Manager, Head of Property Maintenance, Estates Maintenance Manager, etc.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.