Asset Officer

We have an opportunity for an Asset Officer to join our Asset Delivery team, based in Glasgow. You will be working within a team of 6 and the role will include a mix of office, home and site working. The role of Asset Officer will include:

• Undertaking stock condition surveys and other property inspections in line with organisational policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and contract performance
• Helping to identify required asset improvements in line with business plans, ensuring that strategies and plans are developed and high-quality services are delivered
• Managing cyclical and capital work projects in line with legislation and making appropriate recommendations
• Overseeing the delivery of mixed tenure work programmes in accordance with the organisation's financial policies and procedures
• Maintaining accurate records and managing documentation for work specifications and quotations
• Providing detailed reports and advice on budgets to aid decision making and reviewing costs for accuracy as appropriate
• Coordinating and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they are kept informed of progress by providing clear and precise updates
• An opportunity to train to become a DEA assessor to complete Energy Performance Certificate for Sanctuary Properties as part of an internally delivered service (upon successful completion of 1-year probation), Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working. A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.


• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role will be qualified in a HND or HNC in Surveying or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application
• Proven experience in working with others to deliver property related works, including indirect reports and third-party suppliers
• Experience of working within a building, surveying and maintenance environment
• Working knowledge of legislations and best practice
• Ability to extract and interpret computerised information and documentation
• Proficient user of Microsoft packages
• Experience with drone operations for inspection desirable
• Domestic Energy Assessor qualified/experience is desirable, with a willingness to complete training subject to satisfactory performance after 12 months
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
  
  One of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
  
  As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Volunteering scheme
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £31,611 with an additional policy allowance of £4,760 per annum (rising to £33,275 with an additional policy allowance of £5,011 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)