Stock Condition Manager

Citizen Housing; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing organization in Birmingham is seeking a Stock Condition Manager to oversee annual surveys of properties. The role requires a recognized qualification or relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of property appraisal techniques. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work environment, and extensive benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and health insurance.

Benefits

Annual Leave: Starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)

Generous Pension Scheme

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a building related subject or equivalent experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of property/scheme appraisal techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage the stock condition surveying programme for 5,000 properties annually.
• Lead in appraisal of assets for future recommendations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders promoting excellent customer service.

Skills

Building related qualification or experience

Understanding of property appraisal techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Recognised qualification in a building related subject

Tools

Data manipulation software

Job description

Overview

Exciting Career Opportunity at Citizen!

With over fifty years of experience, Citizen owns and manages 30,000 homes for diverse communities across the West Midlands, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns.

We are proud of the services we provide and have recently been awarded the highest consumer standards rating, C1, from the regulator of social housing. Find out more about the work we do here: Citizen

Position

Stock Condition Manager

Salary: £54,216

Hours: Permanent full time (37 hours per week)

Location: Solihull, hybrid (2 days in the office)

Responsibilities

• Manage the stock condition surveying programme to assess over 5,000 properties annually
• Lead in the appraisal of assets to provide recommendations and solutions for future use
• Build great relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, promoting collaborative and positive working processes in a culture of customer service excellence

Qualifications and experience

• Recognised qualification in a building related subject, or experience in a related area
• Understanding of property/scheme appraisal techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent ICT skills to manipulate data and prepare reports for our Executive Leadership Team and Board (desirable)
• Line management experience (desirable)

Manager’s Quote

Our stock condition team makes a massive difference to our customers and our organisation. Assessing the condition of our homes, means we can invest in the right areas - making better homes for our customers, improving their lives and helping the organisation spend budgets most effectively.

What We Offer

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and innovation.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who support and inspire each other.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: Annual leave starts at 26 days per year plus bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption)
• Organisational sick pay
• Generous Pension Scheme – The option to contribute 4%, 6% or up to 10% which Citizen will match
• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive compensation package.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and generous leave policies.
• Employee Development: Access to training programs and career development resources.