Braintree - Property
Eastlight Community Homes, Braintree, CM77 8FG

Programme Manager

Salary: £48,000
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
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Programme Manager

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Programme Manager

 

Eastlight is looking for a proactive and results-driven Programme Manager for our Assets Team.  As a Programme Manager, you will play a critical part in efficiently and strategically managing our housing assets, contributing to the well-being of our residents and the overall success of our organisation.

An ideal candidate should have experience and expertise with heating and/or rewiring, as these skills are desirable for the contracts related with this work, including both household and commercial projects. They would also have a track record of completing projects in residential settings and property refurbishments, excel at budget management and customer service, while knowledgeable with JCT contracts and up to speed on UK and EU compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Efficient Asset Management: Create and implement efficient asset management techniques to ensure our housing portfolio's continual improvement and optimisation.
  • Contract Management: Supervise the timely and cost-effective delivery of contracts and works while upholding high quality standards and adhering to legislative and regulatory regulations.
  • Property Surveys and Specifications: Conduct property surveys and develop specifications and work schedules for tender processes to ensure value for money and compliance with our goals.
  • Asset Management Strategy: Work with the team to achieve the objectives established in our Asset Management Strategy, such as reaching EPC and Net Carbon Zero targets.
  • Customer and Community pleasure: Ensure safe, high-quality houses and communities to prioritise customer and client pleasure.
  • Financial Management: Effectively manage budgets, maximising asset returns while preserving financial transparency.

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

  •  £ 48,000 annual base salary
  • £2,200 annual car allowance
  • Fixed Term Contract until September 2025
  • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Trailblazing family leave [Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay / 6 weeks half pay] – Subject to eligibility
  • BUPA healthcare cash plan, life assurance
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

 

At Eastlight, we create a culture where people love to work. Your growth, development, and well-being matter to us. There's never been a better time to become a part of our team!

 

Ready to take the next step? Submit your CV and personal statement by clicking the link below.

 

Application closing date: 01/10/2024

Interview date: 09/10/2024 in person

 

We are Eastlight

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

 

Eastlight Community Homes is a vibrant, resident-led housing association for the East of England. We own and look after 13,000 homes, across a healthy mix of social rent, affordable rent and shared ownership, and we have plans to build many more to help tackle the demand for truly affordable housing.

To truly succeed with Eastlight, you need to be accountable, inclusive, and up for a challenge. We’re on a journey to make our communities better.

 

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk.

 

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

 

If you are successful for an internal secondment, please be aware that while the initial secondment period may range from 6 to 12 months, there is potential for this role to evolve into a permanent position after the secondment period concludes.

 

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