1 Year Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To support the effective and efficient delivery of Charnwood Borough Council’s Asset Management Strategy through the collection, analysis, and use of high-quality stock condition information. The role includes undertaking a wide range of stock condition and related surveys, including Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments, and contributing to accurate and comprehensive data used for short- and long-term asset management planning.
The postholder will promote and maintain effective working practices aligned with the Council’s standards, policies, values, and commitment to delivering fair, non-discriminatory services to all users.
Main Responsibilities
* Conduct a full range of surveys on property assets including occupied dwellings, void properties, commercial buildings, garages, communal areas, and public spaces.
* Carry out stock condition surveys, HHSRS surveys, and other required surveys, audits, and assessments.
* Record survey results accurately and promptly within the asset management system using handheld data-capture equipment.
* Deliver survey programmes to agreed targets and provide regular progress updates to the Principal Officer – Investment and Programme Delivery.
* Produce schedules of work and ensure works are completed to specification.
* Assist in preparing and monitoring work programmes based on stock condition data.
* Support repairs, void, compliance, and asset delivery teams with schedule preparation for service charging of repairs, renewals, and improvements.
* Commission and monitor specialist surveys, ensuring accurate recording, reporting, and follow-up action.
* Analyse information and produce options, recommendations, and feasibility reports on properties requiring refurbishment, conversion, demolition, or addressing major defects.
* Assist in the development and implementation of asset management database systems and associated processes.
* Contribute to the design and implementation of surveys, audits, assessments, and related operational processes.
* Identify and report defects, quality issues, tenancy concerns, and other matters that may affect the security of council assets or resident wellbeing.
* Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
* Adhere to Health & Safety at Work legislation; maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical standards, regulations, and legislative changes.
* Provide technical advice and support to repairs, void, compliance, asset delivery teams, contractors, and external organisations.
* Support stakeholder consultation activities including engagement with staff, residents, contractors, and partner agencies; attend meetings as required.
* Conduct void surveys, handover surveys, and ad-hoc condition inspections to support operational teams.
* Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota to respond to emergencies requiring immediate attention (including site visits).
* Protect and manage information securely; report actual or suspected information security breaches in line with Council policies.
* Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade and within the scope of the post.
* Work outside normal office hours when required by the needs of the service.
Requirements
* Ability to drive with access to a vehicle for site work (Essential Car User Allowance applies).
* Enhanced DBS check (regulated activity – includes barred list check) due to involvement with vulnerable individuals.