Portfolio Risk Manager - 12 Month Maternity Contract

West Brom; West Bromwich; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in West Bromwich is seeking a Portfolio Risk Manager for a 12-month hybrid contract. The role focuses on managing risks associated with over 800 residential properties, overseeing relationships with outsourced agents, and ensuring compliance with governance. Ideal candidates will have experience with large property portfolios and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits including enhanced parental leave and private medical insurance offered.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Paid volunteering days

Generous holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme

Perkbox account

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing residential properties – preferably portfolios of more than 500 properties.
• Ability to work independently and deliver good outcomes for tenants and the business.
• Excellent planning, organisation, administrative and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and manage the risks associated with over 800 properties.
• Monitor property conditions and implement the rolling plan of proactive repairs and maintenance.
• Address emerging risks, conduct root-cause analysis and propose process improvements.
• Assist with complex property issues and act as the mandate holder for repairs and maintenance work.
• Support directors in managing the relationship with outsourced managing agents.

Skills

Residential property management

Risk management

Planning and organization

IT skills

Education

Suitable qualifications in residential property management and lettings (e.g. CeLAP, NRLA Level 3, IRPM Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Portfolio Risk Manager – 12 Month Maternity Contract

Salary: c. £35,700 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 12 Month Contract
Location: Hybrid (Office: West Bromwich)

We are looking for a Portfolio Risk Manager to support our West Brom Homes team on a 12 month contract. To support the portfolio of over 800 residential properties in the private rental sector, you will manage risks associated with the property portfolio, governance of the relationship with the outsourced managing agent and work on ESG initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and manage the risks associated with over 800 properties.


• Monitor property conditions and implement the rolling plan of proactive repairs and maintenance.


• Address emerging risks, conduct root‑cause analysis and propose process improvements.


• Assist with complex property issues and act as the mandate holder for repairs and maintenance work.


• Support directors and the wider team in managing the relationship with outsourced managing agents and the property disposal and acquisition process.


• Act as key stakeholder at the Management Review Board, create regular management information and prepare and present board papers where necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing residential properties – preferably portfolios of more than 500 properties.


• Suitable qualifications in residential property management and lettings (e.g. CeLAP, NRLA Level 3, IRPM Level 3 or equivalent).


• Ability to work independently and deliver good outcomes for tenants and the business.


• Excellent planning, organisation, administrative and IT skills.

Benefits

• Development opportunities and promotion from within where possible.


• Holiday starting at 175 hours (25 days) plus bank holidays; up to 5 additional days per year can be bought or sold.


• 2 paid volunteering days a year.


• Living Pensions – 5% contribution from you and 7% from the Society, with up to 10.6% matched.


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, including paid fertility treatment, neonatal and pregnancy loss leave.


• Life assurance at 4 × your salary.


• Yearly performance‑related pay scheme and reviews.


• Private medical insurance – 24/7 perks, discounts, wellbeing tools.


• Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme.


• A Perkbox account for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more.


• Flexible working options, wellbeing support and a supportive local culture.

Why choose the West Brom?

At the West Brom we value each employee’s unique needs and strive to create a secure, inclusive future, allowing our people to grow professionally and personally in a supportive environment.

Recruitment & EEO

We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We will provide a guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting our criteria. If you need support with applications, email [e-mail].

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Head Office: 2 Providence Place West Bromwich B70 8AF • www.westbrom.co.uk