Assistant Empty Homes Manager - 6 month fixed term contract

Gentoo Group; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing organization in Sunderland is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Empty Homes team on a 6-month fixed-term basis. The role involves leading and supporting teams to improve empty properties and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess recent experience in social housing repairs, strong knowledge of Health & Safety, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers flexible working hours and various benefits and the salary is £39,275.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working

Free Health Cash Plan

Access to private healthcare

Competitive pension scheme

Car mileage allowance

Life assurance cover

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Recent experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support teams to complete work first time and on schedule.
• Plan efficient work sequences for empty property teams.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation and standards.
• Drive performance and ensure targets are met.

Skills

Social housing repairs and maintenance

Health & Safety regulations

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of ponds every year to keep our existing homes safe and descent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We\'d love for you to join us achieve our vision.

Salary

£39,275.00

Job Description

Assistant Manager Empty Homes Team

Were thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Empty Homes team as an Assistant Manager on a 6-month fixed-term basis.

In this role, you\'ll lead and support teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on empty properties, driving performance and productivity within a culture of continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to use your experience to contribute to meaningful work that improves homes and communities.

Working a 36-hour week, Monday to Friday, we value flexibility, and occasional overtime may be required to meet business needs.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this position.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Support teams to complete work first time and on schedule.
• Plan efficient work sequences for empty property teams.
• Champion a Value for Money approach across all operations.
• Ensure all works comply with Health & Safety legislation and standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive performance and ensure targets are met.
• Provide effective on-site management and technical support.
• Conduct building inspections, including outbuildings and gardens.
• Follow specifications set by specialist surveyors.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate asbestos testing and site management.
• Liaise with Local Housing Management to ensure timely property allocation.
• Manage utility and energy supply coordination.
• Supervise compliance trades.

What Were Looking For

A full UK driving licence.

Recent experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.

Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Excellent communication across teams and departments.

Ability to refer to and collaborate with specialist services.

A commitment to customer care.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with an option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year.
• Early finish on Fridays
• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
• Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
• Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly leave
• Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary