Repairs, Investment and Compliance Officer

Wheatley Group; Dumfries; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

contributory pension scheme

excellent leave entitlements

enhanced maternity, paternity, adopted

shared parental leave

contributions towards dental, optical,

driving lessons and more

staff inclusion networks promoting an

24/7 access to our employee assistance

Job summary

Wheatley Homes South is seeking a Repairs, Investment and Compliance Officer to shape and improve homes across the region. You will oversee investment, compliance and maintenance projects, manage them from planning to completion, and ensure works meet quality, safety and technical standards.

With strong contract and project management experience and a focus on customer service and value for money, you will work with contractors and partners to deliver excellent outcomes and support future

Qualifications

• Experience in project and contract management, ideally within property investment, repairs, compliance or construction.
• Proven track record of managing projects from planning through to completion, including budgets, quality, contractor performance and delivery of works to agreed standards.
• Sound technical knowledge of building investment and repair works, with experience of property inspections and working with contractors and other stakeholders.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and value for money.
• Ideally, a degree or professional qualification; driving licence and commitment to ongoing professional development are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a range of investment, compliance and maintenance projects, ensuring they deliver high-quality outcomes for customers.
• Manage projects from planning through to completion; carry out property inspections and landlord assurance visits.
• Work closely with colleagues, contractors and partners to ensure works meet quality, safety and technical standards.
• Provide expert technical advice and support development of future investment programmes.
• Focus on customer service and value for money.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Organisational skills

Education

Degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Wheatley Homes South

Job title: Repairs, Investment and Compliance Officer

Salary: SCP 36-39 (£47,785 - £52,176) per annum

Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday exclusive of lunch breaks

Location: Dumfries and Galloway (Agile Home-Based Worker)

Do you want to work with a values-driven organisation that makes a difference to people’s lives? Come and join Wheatley Homes South as a Repairs, Investment and Compliance Officer.

About the role

This role is an exciting opportunity to help shape and improve homes and communities across Wheatley Homes South. As a Repairs, Investment and Compliance Officer, you will oversee a range of investment, compliance and maintenance projects, ensuring they deliver high-quality outcomes for our customers.

You will manage projects from planning through to completion, carry out property inspections and landlord assurance visits, and work closely with colleagues, contractors and partners to ensure works meet the required quality, safety and technical standards. You will provide expert technical advice, help resolve customer concerns and support the development of future investment programmes.

With a strong focus on customer service, compliance, quality and value for money, you will help protect and enhance our homes while delivering excellent outcomes for customers.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in project and contract management, ideally within property investment, repairs, compliance or construction. You will have a proven track record of managing projects from planning through to completion, including budgets, quality, contractor performance and delivery of works to agreed standards.

You will bring sound technical knowledge of building investment and repair works, with experience of property inspections and working with contractors and other stakeholders. Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and value for money.

Ideally, you will hold a degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline. Alternatively, candidates with significant relevant experience and a successful project-management track record will be considered. A driving licence and commitment to ongoing professional development are also required.

The benefits we offer

As part of Wheatley, we offer a sector-leading benefits package.

The successful candidate will receive:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary,
• access to a contributory pension scheme,
• excellent leave entitlements,
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave,
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons and more,
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace,
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Committed to inclusion

At Wheatley, are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential.

We actively celebrate our individual differences and recognise the collective strength this brings our organisation. It’s important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from any under-represented groups.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th November at 5pm

For a chat about the role, please contact Investment Manager April Devlin on 07867291777 or [e-mail] .

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact recruitment at [e-mail].