Stock condition manager

Stock Condition Manager

Grade C - £48,266 to £50,269 per annum

Working from home, attending offices across Warwick District as required

37 hours per week

Warwick District Council is looking for an experienced and service focused Stock Condition Manager to embed the transition between external and internal Stock Condition Survey, formulate planned programmes, set out investment plans and inform the Asset Management Strategy and HRA Business Plan.

You will further develop the in-house stock condition team to complete the 100% stock condition survey, and expand the service to include EPC’s, and other surveys. Improving the quality of data to ensure compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing Consumer Standards is an exciting challenge for this role. The Housing Investment Programme (HIP) will average £7m per annum over the next ten years and you will play a key role planning and ensuring that investment is efficient and effective.

Reporting to the Technical Manager this role holds responsibility for managing the asset management database, collecting and analysing property data and using this to set out the path of the Decent Homes & 10‑year HIP programme, 30‑ and 50‑year projections and identify value for money savings. You will develop a stock performance appraisal rating for our stock using a range of financial, technical and social measures to confirm core properties for investment and identify non‑performing and risk stock for alternative action, conducting option appraisals to determine best outcomes. You will also contribute to meeting Service Area Plan targets and supporting the Council’s Corporate Strategy and Objectives.

The post holder will ensure property data is collected to highest standard, meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements. The role will manage a team of directly and co‑ordinate stock condition surveys carried out by surveyors in the voids and capital works team. You will audit data collected across all teams to ensure consistency and assist with internal and external audits. Critically you will be responsible for giving assurance to Boards, Committee and the regulator that the Council’s property data and investment plans are fully robust key and provide substantial assurance at audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 3 technical staff and 1 data analyst ensuring an excellence culture in line with the Council’s Values and Service Standards.
• Manage, audit and report on the stock condition programme.
• Report on programmes of work and investment plans.
• Manage the Asset Management Database and stock performance appraisals.
• Effectively manage the EPC programme.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing technical advice and support.
• Have oversight for all staffing and any allocated systems and software budgets.
• Ensure the team are complying with all Health and Safety requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, relevant to Asset Management or Database Management.
• Hold or working towards, relevant post-degree qualification or professional membership.
• 2-3 years experience of managing an asset or data management team or function.
• 3 years prior experience analysing and reporting on asset data, ideally in the housing sector.
• Some knowledge of health & safety and the Big 6 compliance.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent ICT literacy and system database knowledge.

Any costs for travel from home to the office will be met by the successful candidate. Office and hybrid working are also available.

Note: The role is not a Casual position and the standard benefits of the Council apply.