Manager - Voids (Temp for 12 months)

Manager – Voids (Temporary for 12 months)

Salary £49,119

• 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday (8am to 6pm core hours).
• 28 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme with c. 18.5% employer contributions (and 3 x salary life cover).
• Car allowance/lease car.
• Performance Related Bonus scheme.
• Attendance Bonus.
• Access to online wellbeing support including free GP, physio and counselling.
• Free Gym membership.

Due to growth and internal progression, KWL are recruiting for a temporary Manager with experience from within a Construction and/or Building Maintenance Environment, who can help to deliver the growing ambitions of the business. The role will be to manage a geographic area of the city alongside the existing Voids manager.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic Manager to manage a high-profile, fast paced element of our business.

KWL provide a diverse range of services across domestic, commercial, private & public sector environments. We take great pride in what we do and our employees, offering long-term career prospects, training, and incentives beyond a standard salary package.

Responsibilities:

• To work in collaboration with the existing voids manager to direct and control the geogrpahic Voids team to ensure that there is effective deployment and coordination of staff to ensure a consistent approach in meeting service delivery requirements, and maximising workforce productivity.
• To ensure the effective recruitment, development, training, supervision and support to the Voids team in accordance with HR policies and liaising with the HR and Training teams.
• To ensure that the operational electronic databases and systems are maintained and updated in accordance with both internal company and external client requirements.
• To provide a direct support to role to the Operations Manager and being a link with HR, IT, Finance and Performance & Quality.
• Working closely with the HR Department to implement and ensure compliance with KWL HR policies and procedures for all staff under the control of the Operations Manager. This will require direct involvement in sickness, grievance, disciplinary and performance related matters.
• To ensure new policies, practices and procedures are effectively communicated, implemented and monitored in the operational areas of the company to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
• To provide regular management information across financial and non-financial activities to the Operations Manager and the Senior Leadership team to ensure monitoring and control of resources.

The Ideal Candidate

Experience:

• A solid construction background.
• Experience of managing in an operational environment.
• Experience of motivating and supervising varied teams.
• Proven track record of problem solving.
• Good sound knowledge of health and safety practices and CDM roles and responsibilities.
• Experience of managing working at height activities.
• Experience of accident investigations and reviewing working practises as required.
• Investigating and resolving customer complaints.
• Experience of dealing with external tender processes and profit and loss evaluations.
• Experience of HR related matters including Sickness, Welfare, Disciplinary and Recruitment and Selection procedures.
• Social housing experience (desirable)

Knowledge

• Expert technical knowledge relating to the construction industry, including responsive repairs and maintenance
• Health & Safety knowledge relating to the construction industry
• A good understanding of all legislative and statutory requirements appertaining to the construction industry
• A deep understanding of performance management
• Well-developed commercial awareness

Reward & Benefits

• Salary: £49,119
• Company Performance Related Bonus Scheme.
• KWL assisted lease car scheme or mileage allowance.
• 28 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension with circa 18.5% employer contributions.
• 3 x salary life cover with pension membership.
• Excellent sick pay scheme.
• Access to online wellbeing support including free GP, physio and counselling.
• Free Gym membership.
• Attendance bonus.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking.

Supervisor, Construction, Building Maintenance, Housing Services, Manager.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £49,119.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person