Property Asset Manager

About The Role
Excellent opportunity for an Property Asset Manager to manage the Repairs and Maintenance service to our stock in the North East ensuring day to day repairs, planned works are identified, specified, procured and managed to a high standard of completion.
At Salvation Army Homes we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have been homeless.
Working in an environment that is dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support and accommodation.
The Asset manager will be responsible for all Asset Management services in the North East geographical area, managing day to day repairs, identifying and prioritising future need, contributing to the development of future work programmes and ensuring current work programmes are effectively managed and delivered to the required standard.
The Property Asset Manager will need to deliver an efficient and effective contract management service and will: Manage, monitor and control contractors against performance targetsPrepare specifications, estimates and tender documentations for repairs and maintenance worksProcure contractors, furnishings and equipmentIdentify future works and prioritiesContribute to the management and delivery of Salvation Army Homes planned and cyclical maintenance programme

About The Candidate
You will instinctively work in a manner that aligns fully with Salvation Army Homes delivery values and behaviours, demonstrating energy and passion, along with a positive, can do attitude in your daily contribution as an Asset Manager to transforming lives.
The ideal candidate will be based in Milton Keynes/Luton area as this is central to the patch they will be covering.
You will be a confident communicator, able to consult and influence a range of stakeholders
We need you to: Be experienced in diagnosing, specifying, procuring and managing maintenance worksHave successfully managed contracts and programmes of workBe a great budget manager with strong financial awarenessBe commercially minded with good business acumenBe able to travel to various premises in the north eastBe willing to work outside normal hoursThe benefits on offer
In return for helping to transform lives, we’ll give you access to some great benefits. These include:26 days annual leave rising to 31 daysAn extra day off on your birthdayA High Street discount scheme (great savings both on and off-line)Pension with life assuranceDiscounted private medical insuranceLoans available for financial emergenciesOccupational Sick PayA full Induction package and training relevant to the roleLong service awards from 2.5 yearsSupport to learn and develop your career
 

About The Company
A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness. 
 
Salvation Army Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
 
Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible