• Job description

    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.

     

    For further details about the role, please click here.

     

     

  • Benefits

    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

     

    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

    How to Apply

    You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes at www.cbhomes.org.uk  .

    For further details and to apply please visit   https://www.new.colchester.gov.uk/jobs/vacancies#gsc.tab=0    and click on ‘apply via online portal’ at the base of the page.

    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’