Senior Property Officer

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Pension scheme (DC)

Health care package

Cycle to Work

Home and Tech salary sacrifice

Death in service

Job summary

Hillcrest Homes is seeking a Senior Property Officer to lead the Property Officer Team and manage inspections, estate duties and complex issues in Dundee.

You will work with contractors or an in-house DLO, develop staff, and ensure high standards of service and safety across our property portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of property management and inspections.
• Experience coordinating with contractors or in-house DLO.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Property Officer Team.
• Oversee property inspections and estate management.
• Handle complex property issues including damp, mould and condensation.

Skills

Property management

Contractor management

Leadership

Staff development

Stakeholder relations

Inspection & compliance

Job description

Hillcrest Homes is recruiting for a Senior Property Officer.

About the Service

Join Hillcrest’s fast-paced Asset Management Team, supporting a diverse portfolio of social, mid-market and private rented homes, offices and commercial properties. Our Reactive and Estates service plays a key role in keeping our properties safe, well maintainedandproviding a positive experience for our customers.

About the Role

As Senior Property Officer, you’ll lead, coach and support our Property Officer Team, managing workloads, performance and development. You’ll oversee property inspections, estate management and complex property issues, including damp, mould and condensation (DMC).

About You:

You’ll have strong property knowledge and experience of working with contractors and/or an in-house DLO, alongside experience of leading and developing staff. You’ll be organised, analytical and confident managing complex issues, with excellent communication and relationship‑building skills. You’ll also have the technical knowledge to assess property defects and support the team with complex inspections and repairs.

About the Benefits

• 32 days minimum annual leave (based on full‑time hours)
• Option to buy or sell annual leave (subject to eligibility)
• Family Friendly Policies
• Death in Service (three times annual salary or a minimum of £10,000)
• Defined contribution pension scheme available (2 Options):
  • Option 1 - Contributions = 5% Employee and 3% Employer
  • Option 2 - Contributions = 8.5% Employee and 8.5% Employer
• Home and Tech Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 8% on thousands of home and tech products at John Lewis, IKEA and Currys (subject to eligibility)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost through salary sacrifice and save up to 47% on bikes and accessories (up to £2,000) (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced Health Care Package including:
  • £50 towards chiropody and podiatry
  • £60 towards dental care
  • £75 towards the costs of eye related care
  • £150 towards Practitioner fees, including physiotherapy
  • £200 Birth and Adoption grant (subject to eligibility)
  • £200towards specialist consultations and investigations
• Unlimited access to online, telephone and video GP appointments via AvivaSmart Health
• Access to Perkbox: providing a wide range of deals and discounts including Argos, IKEA and many more

We acknowledge that AI can support applications, but we ask that yours reflects your true self. By applying, you confirm that all information is accurate and represents your own knowledge, skills and experience.

Sponsorship -

Please note that Hillcrest Homes do not hold a licence to sponsor any visa applications at present.

Hillcrest are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support. All roles are subject to thorough pre‑employment checks including references, and a Disclosure Scotland check or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those we support. All employees are expected to uphold our values and adhere to safeguarding policies and standards throughout their work.

Closing date for applications

Friday 11th September 2026, 00:00

Full salary & employment details

Salary
£49,064.82 - £52,181.04 per annum plus company benefits
Contractual hours
35.25
Basis
Full Time
Region
Dundee
Package
Permanent