Are you an experienced property professional with a background in building surveying, property inspections or asset management? Do you enjoy working with a range of stakeholders, providing technical advice and helping to ensure homes are safe, suitable and provide long-term value?
We're looking for someone who can combine technical expertise with strong communication and organisational skills to support the acquisition of new homes and the disposal of existing assets across Cornwall Housing's portfolio.
About the role
This is an interesting and varied role supporting the acquisition of new homes and the disposal of existing assets. You'll work closely with developers, contractors, Cornwall Council and internal teams to ensure homes meet the standards expected by Cornwall Housing and provide long-term value for residents.
In this role, you will:
- Undertake property inspections and identify defects, risks and liabilities
- Support the acquisition of new homes and the disposal of existing assets
- Work with developers, contractors, Cornwall Council and internal stakeholders
- Prepare technical reports, assessments and recommendations
- Monitor and manage defects through to resolution
- Support contractor performance and ensure value for money
- Provide technical advice on building defects and repair solutions
- Contribute to compliance, health and safety and service improvement activities
Cornwall Housing is evolving to better meet the needs of the people and communities we serve. Our values of Collaboration, Honesty and Learning are central to this, helping us stay focused on doing the right things in the right way. These values guide how we work openly, take responsibility and keep improving the way we deliver our services. By bringing our teams closer to our customers and strengthening our local presence, we’re building a more responsive and supportive organisation.
If you want to make a real impact, work positively with others and help shape better outcomes for local people, this could be the perfect next step. Join us to create safe homes in strong communities for one and all!
About you
To be successful, you'll have:
· Experience in building surveying or a property-related role; experience within the social housing sector will be an advantage
- Experience managing a varied caseload or multiple projects from start to finish
- Experience working with customers, contractors and a range of stakeholders
- Ability to identify defects, assess risks and recommend appropriate solutions
- Experience preparing reports, technical assessments or recommendations
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills and confidence working independently
- Desirable: Relevant surveying qualification or professional membership, or equivalent experience
To find out more about the role and requirements, please view the Role Profile (copy and paste this link into a new browser): https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/bilbi02q/500099_aquisitionsdisposalssupervisor_rp_june26.pdf
Our offer to you
Salary: £40,594 per year
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Base: Hybrid working - working from office, home, site and in the community as needed. Your base will be our main office in Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR. This role requires you to typically work from the office at least 2 day/s per week, sometimes including attendance at short notice.
What you’ll get from us in return is:
· A challenge like no other – Cornwall is unique and so are we!
· A highly competitive total package that includes a decent salary (with annual negotiations with recognised trade unions for cost-of-living salary increases), Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days annual leave plus bank hols (rising to 31 days plus BHs after 5 years’ continuous service) with the option to buy more, family friendly policies, and our flexible approach to work
· A senior management team who will listen and support you, and encourage your ideas and creative thinking
· Support in your continuous learning and development
· Access to discounts on entertainment, shops, wellbeing and travel through our on-line portal
· And a chance to really make your mark
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check. You will be asked to complete the relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
It’s really easy to apply for our roles – create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV and covering letter/statement.
The planned closing date for applications is Monday 20 July (midnight). However, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. So we recommend that you please submit your application early.
Interviews are planned for Wednesday 5 August. This will be an in-person interview at Chy Trevail, Bodmin, PL31 2FR.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and aim to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role. Where application numbers are high, we may invite those who best meet these requirements. We will also work with you to put reasonable adjustments in place where possible.
Contact us
If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 01872 324 329
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cornwall Housing, delivering safe homes in strong communities for one and all!
Redeployees – Cornwall Housing, Cornwall Council and the Corserv Group are associated employers. We have reciprocal arrangements agreed for redeployment. If you are a Cornwall Housing, Cornwall Council or Corserv Group employee with redeployment status confirmed by HR (for example, confirmed at risk of redundancy or dismissal due to disability-related ill health), once you have applied please email us at [email protected] to let us know that you are applying as a redeployee.
Recruitment Agencies – we are not currently seeking agency support with this vacancy, thank you. Please view our information for recruitment agencies here: https://www.cornwallhousing.org.uk/jobs/recruitment-agencies/
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Pay: £40,594.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and aim to interview disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential requirements of the role. Where application numbers are high, we may need to invite those who best meet these requirements. We will also work with you to put reasonable adjustments in place where possible. Do you consider yourself eligible for consideration under the Disability Confident scheme? If yes, please let us know any specific requirements needed to enable your participation and/or attendance during the selection process (including if you are unable to evacuate a building unaided, for example during a fire emergency):
- To be successful, you’ll be/have
- Experience in building surveying or a property-related role; experience within the social housing sector will be an advantage
- Experience managing a varied caseload or multiple projects from start to finish
- Experience working with customers, contractors and a range of stakeholders
- Ability to identify defects, assess risks & recommend appropriate solutions
- Experience preparing reports, technical assessments or recommendations
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills and confidence working independently
- Desirable: Relevant surveying qualification or professional membership, or equivalent experience
Please explain how you meet the criteria above, using relevant examples, and demonstrate your interest in this role and Cornwall Housing. This will form part of the shortlisting process.
Licence/Certification:
- Are you authorised to work in the United Kingdom? (required)
- driving licence and access to a vehicle (required)
- building surveying experience (required)
- experience managing property cases (required)
- experience preparing technical reports (required)
- experience working with developers (required)
Work Location: In person
