Local government pension scheme
Generous annual leave
Flexitime and flexible working policies

Assistant Asset Manager

Salary £25,799 - £32,384 per annum depending on skills
Location Colchester, Essex
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The Vacancy

Permanent 

Full Time - 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday  

 

Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a company set up by Colchester Borough Council.  As part of the local business community since 2003, we are an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings throughout the Borough, including the Council’s housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall.   

   

CBH is a fantastic place to work, delivering vital services and making a real difference to our tenants’ and leaseholders’ lives.  We aim to be a trusted choice for local housing, property and community services.  We are an ambitious organisation focused on delivering great value services that make a difference and are committed to helping residents to put in place some energy savings measures to help limit climate change.      

   

About the role:  

   

This is an exciting opportunity to work in our Asset Management team.  We’re looking to recruit an Assistant Asset Manager on a *career graded post, who is committed to delivering exciting and interesting refurbishment and improvement projects.   

   

As part of the Asset Management team, you will manage various Council Housing contracts and be responsible for carrying out all types of surveys, the day-to-day running of work, monitoring quality of works, budget management and contract administration.  *Being on a career grade, the successful applicant can enter the role at a level commensurate to their current level of experience/qualifications, and then progress within the role.  You will be involved in the management of Home Improvement Projects as part of a team and will have an opportunity to develop as part of a dedicated and professional team.  

   

Benefits of the role include:  

   

  • Discounted gym member  

  • Generous annual leave entitlement (equivalent to 23 days a year, increasing to 26 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holiday’s and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period)  

  • The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions  

  • Flexible working hours to support an effective work/life balance  

  • Local government pension scheme  

  • Access to the Employee Assistance Programme  

  • Provision of a smart phone and laptop  

  • Free parking (for when you’re in the office)  

  • Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities  

   

About you  

   

You will have a minimum of A-Level/ Level 3 equivalent Relevant qualifications in building construction related subject.  Desirable experience includes an understanding of repairs, project management and maintenance process within a local authority, excellent working knowledge of construction, refurbishment and repairs works, excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and management procedures, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

   

You must be flexible in your approach to work, able to work to your own initiative, able to embrace change and to contribute to efficient ways of working and commitment to providing an excellent service to our customers.  You will be organised and efficient.  Good IT skills are vital as mobile technology and industry/sector specific software will be used on a daily basis.  

 

Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence and possess your own car/vehicle for business use.   

 

If you have a positive approach and are dedicated and enthusiastic, we’d love to hear from you!  

   

Interviews will be held face-to-face, date to be confirmed  

   

Equality & Diversity Commitment  

 

Colchester Borough Homes are an equal opportunities employer.  As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer.  We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.  

 

 

The Company

Colchester Borough Homes is a company set up by Colchester Borough Council. As part of the local business community since 2003, we are an award-winning organisation providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings in the local area, including the Council’s housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall. We aim to be the trusted choice for local housing, property and community services.

We offer a range of services to the private, public and non-profit sectors, Please see our Services We Provide page.

We are an ambitious organisation focused on delivering great value services that make a difference. We work closely with the Council and residents to make Colchester a better place to live and work.

We also work closely with tenants, leaseholders and other residents to improve our services. To find out how you can join in and make a difference visit our Resident Engagement page.

We employ over 200 people in and around Colchester as well as using a trusted network of suppliers. For details see our Careers at Colchester Borough Homes page.

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