Swadlincote, Derbyshire Hays
6-Month Contract / Repairs Manager / Local Authority & Social Housing / East Midlands

Your new company
A Local Authority based in Derbyshire are seeking to appoint an interim Repairs Manager to oversee their day-to-day repairs and voids service for their Social Housing stock. This is a 6-month contract which will commence ASAP. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday and will require office presence 3 - 4 days per week.
Your new role
In your new role, you will be responsible for all day-to-day repairs and voids for Social Housing stock across the region. Reporting directly to the head of housing, you will be responsible for 12 Trades Operatives, 4 Administrators and 2 Inspectors.

To manage day to day, out of hours, vacant property repairs and maintenance functions in accordance with policies, procedures, annual budgets and a 30-year Capital Investment Business Plan. To assist with the management of the housing stock with a lead role in managing property safety and overall condition of the properties. To manage the procurement management and planning of contracts for the delivery of support to the Repairs Team and the refurbishment of empty properties, ensuring that systems are in place to ensure that repairs are completed and recorded to ensure statutory compliance. To manage the collection and recording of stock condition and attribute data. To manage the creation of plan schedules and contracts for the maintenance of vacant properties. Manage the delivery of service initiatives and projects to improve the efficiency of the team and to minimise its environmental impact. Lead, manage and motivate a multidisciplinary team of repairs staff and trade operatives to meet and exceed operational targets relating to service delivery. Ensure that all repair services embrace best practice, provide value for money and operate within the respective legislative context. What you'll need to succeed
You will have previous experience working for a Local Authority or Housing Association where you were responsible for Responsive Repairs and Voids. You must have fantastic management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. You will have fantastic knowledge of all trades, responsive repairs and voids.
What you'll get in return
An opportunity to work for a fantastic council with a great reputation - you will have full autonomy to manage the repairs service from day one. You will be compensated with a competitive rate of pay, DOE. For the right person, there may be the opportunity for an extension or permanent position further down the line.
What you need to do now
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