The role:

This role facilitates the delivery of the Disposal Strategy through reactive and proactive option appraisals to ensure our homes prioritise the health and wellbeing of our residents. The role will lead the Option Appraisal Panel and present the findings and outcome of the option appraisals carried out those homes brought forward for consideration, completing the scoring matrix on behalf of the panel and make the final recommendation to the Executive. 

We value colleagues who consistently demonstrate and champion our values and who create positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Although not an exhaustive list, key responsibilities include:

• Facilitate delivery of the Disposal Strategy through reactive option appraisals of void homes that no longer make a positive contribution to the organisation and are not of a quality we want for our residents. 
• Leading the Option Appraisal Panel and present the findings and outcome of the option appraisals.
• Provide accurate analysis and specification of works and costs to provide detailed evidence for the Option Appraisal report.
• Be able to interrogate systems data to provide historic repairs information for the Option Appraisal Report and use building pathology to interpret future investment requirements including zero carbon investment needs.
• Work closely with teams in the Homes Directorate to understand challenging archetypes and where appropriate seek solutions to overcome these with investment colleagues or bring them forward for option appraisal consideration.
• Lead on complex works for the directorate including but not limited to remodelling works, structural works, insurance works,
• Respond to queries from tenants, leaseholders, internal and external clients within prescribed time scales.

About You:

Whether you join us to share your skills or gain new ones, to lift people up or learn about yourself, you’ll be valued, challenged and very welcome. No matter who you are, where you’re from, or the journey you’ve been on so far, we’ll welcome your unique experience and perspective – and help you find your brighter future.

Depending on the role, we don’t always require relevant experience and via our Brighter Places University we offer training and mentoring to help you get the most out of your role.

For this role we are looking for individuals who have:

• Degree, HNC, HND, BTEC HND, in a building discipline or relevant experience and training.
• Experience working as a social housing or residential property surveyor
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of:-

Building and housing regulations and legislation.

Landlords’ statutory repair, maintenance and health and safety responsibilities including fire risk.

Asset ownership including freehold, leasehold, S106 restrictions or other restricting covenants.

• Ability to write high quality documentation and reports.
• Track record of delivering excellent customer service, even whilst working under pressure.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with a wide range of internal and external customers.
• Aptitude for innovation and creativity to aid continual service improvement.
• Ability to multi-task in a reactive environment.
• Excellent IT skills.