Unity Housing - Property Services Manager
About Our Client
Unity Housing Association is an organisation committed to building strong sustainable neighbourhoods through the provision of high quality housing and social and employment opportunities.We are a modern, successful and visionary organisation that understands and represents the needs of all tenants of all ethnic backgrounds.Unity was formed in 1987 with the aim of building a strong, BME-led, community housing association to meet the housing needs of black and minority ethnic communities throughout Leeds. Three decades have since passed and Unity continues to be the lead BME housing association in Leeds delivering a range of housing and regeneration services as well as playing an important strategic role in the city.For over 30 years Unity Housing Association has been providing choice, improving life opportunities and addressing inequalities.
Our initial focus was on the Chapeltown area, we have since spread into neighbouring Harehills, across the city to Beeston and then most of the other inner city areas of Leeds. We have now expanded our property base to include Kirklees.
Job Description- To lead and manage the Repairs, Maintenance and Assets team
- Reporting into the Director of Housing Operations and overseeing a team of 2 surveyors and administrator
- Responsive repairs and planned investment
- To ensure the delivery of a housing management service that meets customer expectations, regulatory standards, legislation and the organisation's financial and service delivery targets
- Management of stock condition surveys
- Decarbonisation and net zero projects to deliver more sustainable homes
- Regulatory standards
- Relevant recognised qualifications or minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role
- Experienced in preparing and managing budgets
- Proven track record in delivering repairs and maintenance for residential properties
- Experience in leading the delivery of asset management strategy and stock condition surveys
- Commutable distance to West Yorkshire
- Passion and understanding for the Not-For-Profit housing sector
- Up to £60,000 salary
- Car allowance
- SHIPs pension scheme
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Hybrid & agile working
- Free on site parking
- Great additional company benefits