Assistant Asset Manager

Job description

1 x 12 months Fixed-Term, Full-Time

Working Hours

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Colchester Borough Homes (CBH), an award-winning organisation owned by Colchester City Council, has been at the heart of the local community since 2003. We manage and maintain around 7,000 residential properties across the Borough. Our work is varied, ambitious and rooted in improving places and lives.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Asset Manager to join our dynamic Asset Management Team.

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of Housing Improvement and Capital Works projects, whilst gaining hands-on experience across a variety of surveying and property management activities.

What You Will Bring

• A practical understanding of repairs, project management and planned

maintenance processes, and the standards required

• Knowledge of building and construction projects, installations, and

planning/building control requirements

• Awareness of current Building Regulations, related legislation, Decent Homes

standards and health & safety (including CDM)

• Confident use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Housing Management Systems
• A full UK driving licence and continuous access to a car

Who You Are

• A team player who is also comfortable working independently
• Skilled at building productive working relationships
• Committed to delivering excellent service to our residents and stakeholders
• Motivated to learn, develop and grow within the role

What We Offer

In return, you’ll enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including

• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous 19.5 % employer

contribution

• Excellent training, development and progression opportunities
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and two

additional company Christmas holidays

• Option to purchase up to 5 extra days’ leave
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Provision of a smartphone and laptop
• Discounted gym membership at Leisure World and Northern Gateway
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Free flu jab
• Agile working arrangements to support flexibility about when, where and how we

work to best meet the needs of our role and service area

• Payment of one professional subscription, plus free eye tests and a contribution

towards VDU glasses

To learn more about Colchester Borough Homes, visit

www.cbhomes.org.uk

If you’d like an informal discussion, please contact Mark Wicks, Head of Assets & New Homes, on 07850 066129.

Interview date

To be confirmed

Equality & Diversity Commitment

Colchester Borough Homes are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with physical or mental disabilities.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer, and hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.

How to Apply

Step 1 – Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person Specification

Step 2 – Click ‘Apply online’ below and complete the application form in full, ensuring that you indicate how you meet the criteria contained within the Person Specification

Step 3 – Press ‘submit’

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About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.