Property Services Officer

South Yorkshire Housing Association; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive housing association based in Sheffield is seeking a Property Services Officer to join their team. The role includes inspecting and managing repairs across their Livewell stock and delivering on the Stock Investment Programme. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated with strong digital and organizational skills. A car and driver's license are essential, along with a passion for customer service. They offer a flexible work environment and a great benefits package including a competitive salary and various perks.

Benefits

Flexible working scheme

Family-friendly perks

Wellbeing scheme

Discount scheme

Pension contribution

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• Must have a car and drivers licence.
• Experience in property maintenance or construction.
• Ability to inspect, diagnose and raise works orders.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and manage repairs across Livewell stock.
• Deliver Stock Investment Programme.
• Manage budgets and contractors to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Self‑motivated

Strong digital skills (Word, Microsoft Excel)

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Knowledge of planned maintenance

Job description

Job Overview

Permanent – 37 hours per week. An opportunity to join the Property Services Team at South Yorkshire Housing Association.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Property Services Officer to work within our Property Services team. We are a forward‑thinking, values‑driven housing association, and this role is based at our Rockingham Street offices, in the centre of Sheffield.

For our ideal candidate we are offering a flexible role, working in a caring and friendly team, with a great package of benefits.

Compensation & Benefits

• £33,178 – £35,548. Band 4BC
• 37 hours per week
• Office/home and site‑based work
• Car allowance / mileage allowance
• Benefits include an excellent flexible working scheme, family‑friendly perks, wellbeing scheme, discount scheme
• Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you
• Pension contribution
• Essential car user allowance – post holder will have access to car parking

More About the Role

We are looking for an individual who can work alone as well as part of a team.

You will be required to attend various locations to inspect, diagnose and raise works orders for the repairs and maintenance across our Livewell stock. You will play an integral part in delivery of our Stock Investment Programme across our Livewell portfolio, which will include preparing annual budget forecasts and strategic reports. You will manage budgets and contractors to ensure they deliver on time, to specification and budget.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and raise works orders for repairs and maintenance across our Livewell stock.
• Deliver the Stock Investment Programme across our Livewell portfolio, including preparing annual budget forecasts and strategic reports.
• Manage budgets and contractors to ensure on‑time, on‑specification and budgetary delivery.
• Work alone and as part of a team, attending various locations.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Self‑motivated.
• Strong digital skills (Word, Microsoft Excel, ability to transact online).
• Good communication skills.
• Great organisational and observational skills.
• Passionate about customer service.
• Good problem solver.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance and property defects.
• Experience within a property maintenance/construction environment, diagnosing defects.
• Must have a car and drivers licence (essential).
• Experience managing stock investment programmes and/or repairs and maintenance in the care sector (not essential).

Who We Are

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. We work with people in different ways – from our extra‑care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunities

At SYHA, we value the incredible contribution and talent that people with disabilities can and do bring to our workplace and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitments, we will ensure that disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview. To be considered under the scheme, disabled applicants must disclose their disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) on the Equal Opportunities section of the job application.

SYHA does not hold a sponsorship licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://careers.syha.co.uk/vacancy/property-services-officer-603546.html

For an informal discussion contact: Shelley Naylor – Head of Maintenance on 0114 2900 222.

Closing Information

Closing Date: 2 February 2026

Interview Date: w/c 9 February 2026