Housing - Estate Manager

Client

Local Authority in Wandsworth

Job Title

Housing - Estate Manager

Pay Rate

£21.03 an hour PAYE/£27.86 an hour UMBRELLA

Hours

36 hours Mon to Fri (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM)

Duration

Initial 3 Month Contract

Location

Bridas House - 90 Putney Bridge Road SW18

Description

Job Purpose

To manage approximately 900 properties and deal with a wide range of tenancy and leasehold issues.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible to the Area Housing Manager through the Senior Estate Manager for the day to day management and routine repair of a group of dwellings within the Area.

1. Provides the main point of contact with tenants and leaseholders by receiving and acting upon tenants and leaseholders' complaints and enquires. Carries out inspections of individual properties as well as internal and external communal areas of blocks and estates, making recommendations for improvements as necessary.

1. Investigates and recommends management transfers, discretionary tenancies, succession requests and prepares reports for Area Housing Manager/ Deputy Area Housing Manager where appropriate. Liaises with internal and external agencies in respect of vulnerable residents with mental or physical health issues or social difficulties. Attends and presents at case conferences such as Community Multi Agency Risk Assessment Panel or Team Around the Child regarding high risk or complex cases.

2. Issues repair orders in accordance with Council procedures; carries out post- inspections and the checking of invoices. Processes variation orders and resolves disputes regarding invoices. Responsible for ensuring appropriate security measures are taken for all vacant properties in their patch.

3. Assesses whether permission should be given to tenants and leaseholders to carry out alterations/improvements in accordance with Council policy and detailed procedures/ stringent time limits. Investigates unauthorised alterations and takes appropriate enforcement action to remedy breaches of tenancy/lease terms. Investigates breaches by Leaseholders of HMO Regulations.

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