Voids Repairs Manager

Reed; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A property management company in Swindon is seeking a Voids Repairs Manager to oversee the management of vacant property repairs. The ideal candidate will have experience in staff management and voids repairs, along with strong budget management skills. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £35.00 per hour PAYE or £45.87 per hour Umbrella, with a focus on customer satisfaction and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in staff management within a local authority or social housing-based environment.
• Experience managing budgets and expenditures.
• Familiarity with planning and building regulation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure quick repairs and relet of empty homes.
• Control expenditure within the allocated budget.
• Maintain high tenant satisfaction.

Skills

Staff management experience

Voids repairs management

Budget management

Construction health and safety knowledge

Partnership working

Education

HNC in Construction or equivalent

Job description

Voids Repairs Manager

• Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)
• Pay Rate: PAYE: £35.00 per hour OR Umbrella: £45.87 per hour
• Location: Swindon
• Start Date: 8th of September

We are seeking a Voids Repairs Manager to oversee the management of vacant property repairs and minor aids and adaptations, ensuring a customer-focused and forward-thinking approach. This role requires a professional who can support local tenant groups, involve residents, and work collaboratively with partners to enhance services.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure quick repairs and relet of empty homes in accordance with the Vacant Property Relet Standard.
• Deliver minor adaptations in line with service standards to aid tenants.
• Control expenditure within the allocated budget.
• Ensure all building work complies with Health and Safety and Construction Design and Management Regulations.
• Maintain high tenant satisfaction and minimise the impact of empty homes on neighbourhoods.
• Conduct stock surveys and update computer records to support business planning.
• Improve services in response to tenants and residents' changing needs.

Key Accountabilities

• Coordinate with Lettings and Tenancy Services to ensure homes are relet swiftly and meet agreed targets.
• Update and comply with Void Policy and Procedures.
• Track and monitor vacant properties, managing the relet process effectively.
• Conduct pre-void surveys, schedule repairs, and manage post-inspections.
• Handle Stock Condition Surveys and risk assessments.
• Manage tenant satisfaction surveys and benchmark relet process results.
• Maintain and update Welcome Packs for new tenants and manage information for new tenants.
• Oversee the budget for vacant properties and ensure compliance with the Council’s Financial Regulations.
• Manage health & safety in line with The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in staff management within a local authority or social housing-based environment.
• Experience working within voids repairs management roles.
• Experience in managing budgets and expenditures.
• In-depth knowledge of construction health and safety, and CDM coordinator duties.
• Familiarity with planning and building regulation legislation.
• Commitment to partnership working and engaging service users in service development.
• HNC or equivalent in Construction, or equivalent time-served experience.
• Current Full Driving Licence.

To apply for the Voids Repairs Manager position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.