Job Details
Updated: Mon, Feb 24, 2025 1:55 PM
Head of Housing & Property Assest Management
Sevenoaks, Kent
Monday – Friday 37.5hpw
£60,000 – £70,000pa
KHR are working in collaboration with an established not-for-profit organisation within the social housing sector, looking for a new Head of Housing & Property Asset Management, based in beautiful Sevenoaks.
As Head of Housing & Property Asset Management you will oversee the maintenance and management of the Association’s properties, including rented and leasehold independent living apartments, the care home, communal facilities, and offices.
Roles and Responsibilities include yet will not be limited to:
– Support the Senior Management Team, attend Board meetings, and manage budgets
– Lead and develop staff, ensuring training and compliance with regulations
– Foster collaboration and represent the Association professionally
– Oversee repairs, maintenance, and vacant property turnaround
– Manage contractors, procurement, and development projects
– Conduct property audits, track KPIs, and develop long-term asset plans
– Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices
– Act as Health & Safety Coordinator and Fire Officer
– Ensure all safety checks, policies, and risk assessments are up to date
– Engage staff and residents on safety matters and report compliance
– Manage lettings, sales, and rent setting
– Conduct estate inspections, enforce tenancy agreements, and address issues
– Improve resident services, encourage engagement, and provide performance reports
Candidate Profile
– Educated to degree level
– Housing Management Qualification (Level 4 and above)
– Experience in a similar asset management role
– Solid knowledge of the legislation relating to social housing and of legal, regulatory and operational issues relating to housing management services
– Understand Health & Safety legislation
– Able to implement and develop policies and procedures
– Excellent budget management and negotiation skills
– Effective project management experience
– Ability to use own initiative, solve problems and develop staff
Benefits include – Pension and Health Cash-Back Scheme, 33 days holiday increasing with annual service, Training and development.
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