Portfolio Risk Manager - 12 Month Maternity Contract
Salary: c. £35,700 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 12 Month Contract
Location: Hybrid (Office: West Bromwich)
Here at the West Bromwich Building Society we are all about making a you-shaped career. We understand it’s not always easy juggling your career with all the important things outside of work. But with the right opportunities and support we can help you build a career that works for you.
We're currently recruiting for a Portfolio Risk Manager to support our West Brom Homes team on a 12 month contract. This is a wholly owned subsidiary of the West Brom, which consists of a portfolio of over 800 residential properties in the private rental sector.
This role is focussed on managing the risks associated with the property portfolio. The individual will support the other WBH team members in managing the governance of the relationship with the outsourced managing agent as well as being involved in other projects (e.g. implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives).
What the role will look like:
* Proactively identifying and managing the risks associated with a portfolio of over 800 properties.
* Monitoring the condition of properties and implementing the rolling plan of proactive repairs and maintenance.
* Address any emerging risks in properties and conducting root cause analysis of any issues in order to identify any process improvements.
* Assist with handling complex property issues. Mandate holder for instructing repairs and maintenance work.
* Support the West Brom Homes Directors and wider team in managing the relationship with the outsourced managing agents and supporting the property disposal and acquisition process.
* Key stakeholder at the Management Review Board. Will create regular MI and prepare and present board papers where necessary.
What you will bring to the role:
* Previous experience of managing residential properties. Preferably of portfolios with more than 500 properties.
* Possess suitable qualifications in residential property management and lettings, e.g. CeLAP, NRLA Level 3, IRPM Level 3 or equivalent.
* The ability to work independently and focussed on delivering good outcomes for both tenants and the business.
* Excellent planning and organisation skills.
* Strong administrative and IT skills.
We Value a diverse range of skills and experiences here at the West Brom. So even if you don't meet every single requirement listed in the job description but are passionate about the role, we still encourage you to apply.
What's in it for you:
* We pride ourselves on our development opportunities and always look to promote from within wherever possible,
* Holiday starting at 175 hours (25 days) plus bank holidays that grow with your time with us and the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday each year,
* 2 paid volunteering days a year,
* Living Pensions: Pension scheme starting at 5% contribution from you and 7% contribution from us, and we’ll match your further contributions up to 10.6%
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave with paid fertility treatment, neonatal and pregnancy loss leave,
* Life assurance provided by the Society at 4 times your salary,
* Yearly performance related pay scheme and pay review,
* Private medical insurance that’s discounted when your time with us grows, with the option to include family members,
* Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme,
* A Perkbox account giving you 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and loads more!
* And much more, from flexible working options, wellbeing support and a whole heap of warm West Bromness.
Why choose the West Brom?
At the West Brom we appreciate that our employees are unique individuals with differing needs depending on their specific circumstances and stages in life. When we say our people are the West Brom’s biggest asset that doesn’t mean just viewing them as employees. We’re proud of our heritage and absolutely believe that the West Brom is a great place to work. Our employers are the heart of bringing our new vision to life- where our customers and communities own a more secure future. Everyday, through the work they do together and the care they show, they’re helping turn that vision into real and lasting.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader and encourage disabled applicants and all from diverse backgrounds to apply. We’ll do what we can to adjust our recruitment journey and offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet what we’re looking for. If you need any support with applying to one of our roles, get in touch at careers@westbrom.co.uk.
Do it today and click apply!
*Please note We reserve the right to withdraw our adverts earlier than the original published expiry date, therefore if you are interested please submit your application as soon as possible*
Head Office: 2 Providence Place West Bromwich B70 8AF. www.westbrom.co.uk The West Brom is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Register no. 104877. ‘the West Brom’ is a trading name of West Bromwich Building Society.