Void Management Officer

Nacro; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Derby is seeking an individual to manage void properties efficiently and cost-effectively. The role requires conducting inspections, ordering repairs, and liaising with contractors. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, experience in property management, and a valid UK driving license. The position includes extensive travel across a large geographical area, with a salary of £25,647 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in property management and void management.
• Knowledge of property maintenance and repairs.
• Full UK driving license and available vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage void properties for timely re-letting.
• Conduct pre and actual void inspections to identify necessary repairs.
• Provide updates on void performance and problem-solve with stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

IT Proficiency

Time management

Job description

Overview

Location: Derby

Salary: £25,647 Per Annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (including 5 hours paid lunch break)

Role Overview: To manage the turnaround of void (empty) properties ensuring they are re-let efficiently, cost-effectively, and to a high standard. The role involves carrying out inspections, raising repairs, ordering furniture and equipment, tracking and chasing progress and post inspecting completed works to minimise void periods and maximise rental income. The post will cover a large geographical area so extensive travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for void management in a designated large geographical patch, from notification that a property is going to be void to making the property ready to let.
• Carry out pre and actual void inspections to identify repairs and works required, and order any replacement furniture, furnishings and equipment.
• Carry out a further pre-let inspection to ensure the property is ready to let to a high standard.
• Track and chase progress on all void works and ensure properties are ready for re-letting within target timescales.
• Provide regular updates and reports to management on void performance.
• Focus on any delays in completion of works, problem solving with Nacro operational teams, contractors, Nacro’s leasing team, landlords and other registered providers to resolve issues delaying the completion of void works.
• Identify and suggest improvements to processes to enhance efficiency and reduce void and repair completion times.

Who Will Thrive in This Role?

Resilient individuals who know how to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Problem-solvers who enjoy thinking creatively to overcome challenges. Emotionally intelligent people who understand and respond to human behaviour. Team players eager to collaborate and contribute positively.

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Experience of working in a property management environment, dealing with repairs, health and safety checks and/or void management.
• Knowledge of property maintenance/repairs identification.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external contractors.
• IT proficiency (e.g., housing management systems, Microsoft Office).
• There will be extensive travel in this role so a valid UK driving licence and a car available and willingness to travel to the location of properties within a designated region (and at times to cover neighbouring regions) is required.

Your duties may vary from time to time within the broad remit of your role and grade. You are required to undertake any such reasonable and appropriate duties.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving license
• Access to a vehicle and business car insurance (mileage reimbursed at 45p per mile).
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.
• Basic DBS check required.

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Notes: We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience in the criminal justice system. A criminal record may not disqualify you from undertaking this role. Please note that this role does not offer eligibility for visa sponsorship. For more information on UK working rights, please visit GOV.UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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