About the role
Housing Services are looking to recruit a Repairs and Voids Manager for its Repairs and Maintenance area
The role will manage the delivery of all aspects of repairs and refurbishment works including responsive and planned repairs; empty homes reinstatement; disrepair; damp; and capital investment; minor and major adaptations; and structural works to council homes, public buildings and any other buildings managed by or worked on by Bury Council.
A qualified and experienced manager you will be responsible for the management of Supervisors, Site Managers and Surveyors in connection with the delivery of the above works
You will have experience of working in the building industry and of managing repairs for a social housing provider or contractor, ideally with experience of managing an in-house repairs operative workforce.
Please refer to the job specification for required qualifications and experience
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
Next steps
For further information please contact Simon Blundell, Head of Repairs - S.Blundell@bury.gov.uk