Asset Officer

Job Title: Asset Officer

Location: Hybrid, West Dunbartonshire, Renton

Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Salary: £36,691 - £43,075 per annum (+ Car allowance)

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 19th May

Interview Date: Interviews will be held w/c 27th May

About the Role

Caledonia Housing Group provide services to 5,345 homes and in excess of 2,000 factoring customers across 8 local authority areas. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Asset Officer within our Assets Department to oversee the day to day delivery of planned and cyclical investment projects across Caledonia Housing Group. The role will be performed mainly in the West of Scotland (East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and North Lanarkshire) however there may be a requirement to travel across other areas of operation on occasion.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of planned, cyclical and service contracts
• Procurement and management of external contractors and suppliers
• Understanding of property related legislation that can be applied to ensure homes remain safe and compliant
• Ensure adherence to Group policies
• Budgetary management and identifying and implementing efficiencies in investment programmes
• Performance management of contractors and consultants
• Delivering high levels of customer care throughout project stages ranging from inception through to completion
• Provide technical support to non-technical colleagues
• Carry out stock condition surveys and damp and mould inspections

To be successful in this role, it is expected that you will have a construction background with a minimum of an HNC in a property/ construction related discipline. Ideally within a public sector organisation / housing association however applications for others with relevant experience and transferable skills will be considered. A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.

Benefits

As a Caledonia Housing Group employee, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including:

• Hybrid role with autonomy and flexibility to work from home and at our Cordale office in Renton.
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications.
• Annual Leave entitlement starting at 36 days per year (increases with length of service)
• We promote work-life balance and operate a flexi-time system
• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Health benefit of up to £300 per year (a gym membership, fitness equipment or health insurance).
• Wellbeing services including counselling and in-house mental health first aiders.
• Volunteering opportunities.

A registered charity no: SCO 13988. Caledonia strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.