JOB TITLE Voids Manager
POST NUMBER 000780
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £51,802 to £53,878 pa pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
To successfully lead, direct and manage the in-house Voids team and/or associated contractors, providing a comprehensive void repairs service meeting legal, regulatory and Stevenage Borough Council policies and requirements.
To achieve high levels of productivity, cost effectiveness and quality, ensuring maximum
performance in accordance with the standards and policies of Stevenage Borough Council.
To co-ordinate and direct use of support contractors as required to ensure a seamless void repairs service.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
• Experience of managing DLO/Contractor Void Services
• Budgetary experience
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused attitude.
• Proven organisational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and ensure service continuity during team absences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, with a focus on Excel and financial software.
• A flexible approach to work with the ability to work methodically under pressure while meeting strict deadlines.
• Commitment to personal development and improving service delivery.
• Knowledge of building construction, building services, would be an advantage
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
Closing date for receipt of applications: 22nd November 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing : 25th November 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
