Building Manager

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Job Description

Salary range: Grade 9 £42,060-£43,680p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

We're looking for a Building Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of one or more temporary accommodation buildings, ensuring they are safe, compliant, well-run and supportive places for residents.

This is a hands-on operational role focused on building management, resident safety, health & safety compliance, contractor coordination and occupancy management.

About the Role

As a Building Manager, you will be responsible to provide a housing management service to temporary accommodation properties for homeless applicants and will:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of temporary accommodation buildings, including admissions, discharges and occupancy
• Act as the main point of contact on site for residents, contractors and council teams
• Ensure buildings are safe, secure and compliant with fire safety, water safety and health & safety requirements
• Carry out regular inspections and maintain accurate compliance records
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance works with contractors and monitor quality and completion
• Supervise onsite staff (e.g. cleaners, caretakers/security where applicable)
• Manage anti-social behaviour and breaches of licence conditions in line with policy
• Prepare and serve notices to quit where required and support tenancy management processes
• Work closely with housing caseworkers and support services to facilitate move-on
• Maintain accurate records on occupancy, compliance checks and incidents
• Escalate safeguarding, health & safety or serious building issues in line with procedures

Who We're Looking For

You will:

• Have experience managing buildings in a housing, temporary accommodation, hostel or similar environment
• Have working knowledge of health & safety requirements in residential buildings, including fire safety
• Be confident coordinating contractors and monitoring works
• Be organised and able to manage competing priorities in a busy operational setting
• Be confident working with residents who may have complex needs
• Have good communication skills and the ability to deal with challenging situations calmly and professionally
• Have basic IT skills to keep records and reports up to date

Why Join Us

If you have experience managing buildings and enjoy hands-on operational work in a housing environment, we'd love to hear from you. Our benefits include:

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
• Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
• Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
• Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change.

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Application Closing Date: 27th February

Assessment Date: Wk 9th March

About Us

Croydon Council's priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council's new ways of working

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.