Property Team Leader

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 39,250 - 42,431; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Company sick pay scheme

34 days’ holiday

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Scotland is seeking a Property Team Leader to ensure high-quality asset management services. This full-time, hybrid position involves leading a team and managing property services to comply with regulations while enhancing customer satisfaction. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and asset management experience. The role offers a salary range of £39,250 - £42,431 with various employee benefits including sick pay and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in asset management, property services, or housing maintenance.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of planned, cyclical, and adaptation programmes.
• Provide day-to-day management and leadership to the Property Team.
• Maintain collaboration with the Repairs Team Leader and Compliance Manager.
• Ensure quality control through monitoring contractor performance.
• Manage budgets, grant claims, and accurate financial records.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset management strategy.

Skills

Asset management experience

Leadership experience

Knowledge of health and safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Value-for-money services

Job description

Full Time 35 Hours. Hybrid role with at least one day per week in one of the Blackwood offices. £39,250 - £42,431.

Job Type: Full Time

Are you a proactive and people-focused leader with a passion for delivering high‑quality asset management services? We’re looking for a Property Team Leader to ensure excellence, compliance, and real value for our customers.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Property Services and leading a team of two Property Officers and one Property Co‑ordinator, you will be responsible for delivering our property management plan to the highest standard. This includes overseeing the successful implementation of planned and cyclical maintenance, managing adaptations with a customer‑first approach, and ensuring compliance with all contractual, financial, and health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of planned, cyclical, and adaptation programmes.
• Provide day‑to‑day management and leadership to the Property Team.
• Maintain strong collaboration with the Repairs Team Leader and Compliance Manager to deliver seamless service.
• Ensure quality control through regular monitoring of contractor performance and reporting on KPIs.
• Manage budgets, grant claims, and ensure accurate financial records.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset management strategy and service delivery.
• Promote a culture of shared responsibility, accountability, and customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in asset management, property services, or housing maintenance.
• Strong leadership and line management experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, and compliance best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to delivering value‑for‑money services and enhancing customer experience.

Why Join Us

• Comprehensive induction and personal development opportunities.
• Company sick pay scheme on completion of probationary period.
• 34 days’ holiday per annum, pro rata for part‑time hours.
• Company pension scheme and Death in Service Benefit.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Help@hand.

Notes

All successful candidates will be required to become a PVG scheme member.

We ask that all applicants read the Job Pack (available on our careers page). Blackwood are committed to diversity and inclusion and as an accredited Disability Confident Employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the post.

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