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: 27^th February

Assessment Date: Wk 9th March