Introduction – The Whiteley Homes Trust vision
Every member of staff is here to sustain a thriving community, with outstanding accommodation and care for older people of limited means and to develop and share our success, so older people can live happy and fulfilling lives.
Your job is to make Whiteley the best place to age in Britain.
Role Overview
The Whiteley Homes Trust “the Trust” is a charity that manages Whiteley Village in Surrey. The purpose of the charity is to provide homes for older people of limited means from all over the country. Founded over a hundred years ago in Walton on Thames, Surrey, the Village is located in 225 acres of beautiful grounds and is a very special place to live and work.
Established in 1917 the village has many Grade 2 listed buildings and provides housing for nearly 400 older people of limited means. There are 265 Almshouses and 51 extra care apartments and the Village also has a church, social and leisure club, shop and café.
We became a Registered Provider in 2024 and the Head of Property will lead on the Trust’s strategic and operational delivery of our property services.
You will have a strong background in property and asset management and will lead a small team to deliver an efficient, professional and cost-effective service, leading to high levels of customer satisfaction and meeting regulatory and legal requirements.
Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for all aspects of property and asset management including day to day repairs and voids, major works, planned works and health and safety compliance. The position will be accountable for making business decisions that align to the Trust’s strategic goals, vision and objectives.
The role will oversee the DLO and manage external contractor relationships for maintenance and service contracts. You will have line management responsibility for the Maintenance Supervisor, Property Administrators and Caretaker and a close working relationship with the Head of Housing, Head of Community Services and the Registered Manager of the Extra Care facility.
Benefits of working at Whiteley Village
* 34 days annual leave (including Bank holidays)
* Pension scheme
* Blue Light Discount
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Free car parking on site
For more information, please review our attached job description.
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