Job Title: Voids Supervisor - Social Housing
Location: East London
Salary: £45,000
Job Type: Permanent
About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Voids Supervisor to join a leading social housing provider. This role is crucial in ensuring that vacant properties are inspected, repaired, and turned around efficiently, ready for new tenants while maintaining high-quality standards and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and coordinate voids teams, contractors, and tradespeople to ensure timely completion of void works.
* Conduct inspections of void properties to assess necessary repairs and refurbishment.
* Develop and implement effective voids management strategies to reduce turnaround times.
* Ensure all void works comply with health and safety regulations, Decent Homes Standard, and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) .
* Monitor and report on contractor performance, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to contract terms.
* Manage budgets and ensure void works are completed cost-effectively within allocated funding.
* Work closely with housing officers and allocations teams to facilitate a smooth handover process.
* Keep accurate records of inspections, works, and costs, providing regular reports to senior management.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Voids Supervisor or in a similar role within the social housing or property maintenance sector.
* Strong knowledge of void property management, building maintenance, and refurbishment.
* Relevant qualification in Construction, Building Surveying, or a related field (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CIOB, HNC/HND in Construction).
* Excellent leadership and team management skills.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple void properties simultaneously.
* Proficiency in property management software and MS Office.
* Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to properties as required.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Career development and professional training opportunities.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on social housing services.
If you are an experienced Voids Supervisor looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!