Assets & Repairs Manager

Job description

Assets & Repairs Manager

Salary: £64,979 per annum

Location: North London / Hybrid Working

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

The Role:

An excellent opportunity for an experienced property professional to lead the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance services across a residential housing portfolio. You will be responsible for managing contractors, budgets, service performance, and compliance, ensuring residents receive a high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused repairs service. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement and help shape the future of asset and repairs delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage responsive repairs and maintenance services.
• Oversee contractor performance, compliance, and service standards.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and KPIs to ensure value for money.
• Manage disrepair cases and ensure statutory obligations are met.
• Develop strong relationships with residents and internal stakeholders.
• Drive service improvements and operational efficiencies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience managing repairs, maintenance, or asset management services within social housing, residential property, or a similar environment.
• Proven contractor and contract management experience.
• Strong understanding of housing compliance, repairs legislation, and property maintenance.
• Experience managing budgets and performance reporting.
• Relevant qualification in Building Surveying, Construction, Property Management, Housing, or a related discipline is desirable.

About You:

You are a proactive and customer-focused professional with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. You have a track record of delivering high-performing repairs services, managing complex contractor relationships, and driving continuous improvement. You are commercially minded, solutions-focused, and passionate about providing residents with safe, well-maintained homes.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a critical housing service and make a genuine impact on residents' homes and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

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