Estates and Maintenance Manager - Royal Homes
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Estates & Maintenance Manager at SSAFA The Royal Homes Estate, based in Wimbledon.
About The Role
We are seeking a dedicated Estates & Maintenance Manager to ensure The Royal Homes Estate is a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment for the benefit of residents at Queens Alexandra Court. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the buildings to the highest possible standards, effectively delivering key projects, and managing all maintenance systems in line with appropriate guidance, warranties, and best practices.
This role also includes conducting routine inspections across the estate and handling plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and other maintenance tasks. Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee the ongoing Quinquennial works, collaborating with the Quinquennial inspector and external contractors to ensure all repair work is completed successfully.
About The Team
You will be part of a small dedicated and compassionate team based at The Royal Homes Estate, with direct line management responsibility for three members of the maintenance team. You will have the opportunity to work closely with co-workers who are highly trained, experienced, and supportive.
About You
To carry out this role successfully, you will have recognized skills in the maintenance/building trade and an understanding of Health & Safety requirements and regulations. Strong negotiating and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to understand and maintain communication with a wide range of contractors. You will have a practical and hands-on approach, with the ability to manage maintenance issues around the site where appropriate. You will be able to prioritize and plan your workload efficiently, with a thorough and meticulous approach.
About SSAFA
Additionally, experience of managing a small team is required. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023, our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves), and their families.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
How To Apply
Click on 'Start your application' now. If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact recruitment@ssafa.org.uk.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 26 March 2025. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: Week commencing 07 April 2025.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Non-profit Organizations
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