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Head of Maintenance and Framework Contracts

Employer:East Thames Group 

Reference:101 

Salary:£55,000 - £65,000  

Hours:35 hours per week 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Stratford, London E15 

Closing date:14/01/2009 11:59 AM 

Join a vibrant organisation making a difference in east London and Essex

East Thames Group manages more than 13,500 homes in east London and Essex and is committed to serving and engaging local people. Heavily involved in major regeneration in the region, we are innovators in delivering sustainable neighbourhoods and empowering people to achieve a better quality of life.

We are seeking a senior maintenance professional to ensure we deliver a first-class repairs and maintenance service to our customers and to achieve excellence across our housing stock.

You will:
• be responsible for achieving and sustaining best-in-class management and delivery of the repairs, maintenance and stock investment contracts for the Group’s housing, land and buildings;
• develop, write and maintain strategies, policies and procedures for repairs, stock investment and improvement, building services and other related areas in line with the Group’s strategic objectives;
• work effectively with partners, colleagues and residents, ensuring that customer involvement and resident satisfaction is at the heart of service delivery;
• shape the formation, ethos and direction of the maintenance and stock investment team, developing a driven, performance-focused working culture;
• ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including managing a programme of compliance testing;
• maintain comprehensive information on the type, tenure and condition of Group’s assets.

Significant experience at senior level in a relevant maintenance and repairs role is essential, as is high level of knowledge of building maintenance services, housing, housing law and the regulatory framework.

We offer a range of progressive benefits that include flexible working options, pension scheme and great leave, and we employ some of the best people you will ever work with. We’re based in the centre of vibrant and rapidly-developing Stratford, with excellent transport links.

Closing date: 14th January 2009
Formal Interview and Assessment Centre: 3rd February 2009

To find out more about us, this role and our excellent benefits package, visit www.east-thames.co.uk. To apply, complete the online registration form or contact our Recruitment Team on job.applications@east-thames.co.uk quoting reference number 00101

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Equal Opportunities

email: job.applications@east-thames.co.uk

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