Stock Condition Manager (Permanent)
37 hours per week
Grade C – £48,266 to £50,269 per annum
Warwick District Council – Housing
We are looking for an experienced and service‑focused Stock Condition Manager to embed the transition between external and internal stock condition surveys, formulate planned programmes, set out investment plans and inform the Asset Management Strategy and HRA Business Plan. You will further develop the in‑house stock condition team to complete the 100% stock condition survey and expand the service to include EPCs and other surveys. Improving the quality of data to ensure compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards is an exciting challenge for this role. The Housing Investment Programme (HIP) will average £7m per annum over the next ten years and you will play a key role in planning and ensuring that investment is efficient and effective.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the role holds responsibility for managing the asset management database, collecting and analysing property data, and using this information to set out the path of the Decent Homes & 10‑year HIP programme, 30‑ and 50‑year projections and identify value‑for‑money savings. You will develop a stock performance appraisal rating using a range of financial, technical and social measures to confirm core properties for investment and identify non‑performing and risk stock for alternative action, conducting option appraisals to determine best outcomes. You will also contribute to meeting Service Area Plan targets and support the Council’s Corporate Strategy and Objectives.
* Lead and manage 3 technical staff and 1 data analyst, ensuring an excellence culture in line with the Council’s Values and Service Standards.
* Manage, audit and report on the stock condition programme.
* Report on programmes of work and investment plans.
* Manage the Asset Management Database and stock performance appraisals.
* Effectively manage the EPC programme.
* Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing technical advice and support.
* Oversee all staffing and any allocated systems and software budgets.
* Ensure the team complies with all Health and Safety requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
* Educated to degree level or equivalent, relevant to Asset Management or Database Management.
* Hold or be working towards a relevant post‑degree qualification or professional membership.
* 2‑3 years experience of managing an asset or data management team or function.
* 3 years prior experience analysing and reporting on asset data, ideally in the housing sector.
* Some knowledge of health & safety and the Big 6 compliance.
* Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
* Excellent ICT literacy and system/database knowledge.
The intention is for the postholder to work predominantly from home; however, attendance at the Council’s offices or sites within Warwick District is required as needed. Any travel costs from home to the office will be reimbursed. Office and hybrid working are also available.
For informal discussion, contact Phil Dark (Interim Assets Manager) via email at philip.dark@warwickdc.gov.uk.
Closing date: 22nd June 2026
Interview date: 29th June 2026
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