Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council are looking to recruit a Void Contract Managerto join ourteam based in Great Wenham. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £50,512 - £59,570 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered
What we are looking for
We are looking for a Void Contract Manager to join our new Housing Operations and (DLO) Direct Labour Organisation Team. To be successful, you will be driven and share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Head of Operations and DLO you will be responsible for providing the delivery of a high quality voids management service, that ensures we meet the top quartile national key performance indicators for voids performance.
You will ensure all our void homes are maintained to a high standard and that our contractors deliver a consistent, high-quality offering that drives great value for money.
The main purpose of this role is to provide leadership and direction within the voids service, which includes leading on the development and implementation of service strategies, managing contractor performance and being responsible for all areas of performance and budgets within the service area.
About you
- The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent in Building Surveying or similar with a relevant professional qualification in surveying/maintenance or similar (e.g. CIOB or RICS) and a NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety. You must demonstrate continuous professional development.
- In this key management role, we are looking for an individual with significant experience in contract management and driving operational excellence.
- You will need to demonstrate experience in effectively managing voids to a high standard of customer satisfaction, minimising void losses, and possess an up to date knowledge of housing legislation, regulation, policy and practice in relation to voids management.
About us
Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk
We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK.
Benefits of working for us
- Great opportunities for learning and development.
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays).
- Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Wellbeing Support Programme
- Employee Assist Programme
- Health Care Options
Our ways of working:
Work is what we do, not where we go!
We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with.
We are committed supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.
Closing date: 5pm, 12 August 2024
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Void Contract Manager role, please click 'apply'. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.