Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
This is a career graded post.
Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a company set up by Colchester City Council. As part of the local business community since 2003, we are an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 residential, commercial and public buildings throughout the Borough, including the Council’s housing stock, Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall.
About the role:
Asset Management are looking for an Assistant Asset Manager to join their Team. Working as part of the Asset Management Team, you will assist with the management of Housing Improvement/Capital works projects, and various types of surveying works.
You will have:
An understanding and working knowledge of repairs, project management and planned maintenance process and the standards they must meet.
Knowledge of building and construction projects and installations, and planning and building control requirement.
Awareness of current Building Regulation & legislation, Decent Homes standards and health and safety inc. CDM.
Experienced in the use of the Microsoft office suite of tools including SharePoint and Housing Management Systems.
Financial/Budget Management skills.
Full UK driving licence with continuous access to a car
You will be:
Able to work well as part of a team, and under your own initiative.
Competent in building working relationships.
Committed to providing an excellent service to our customers.
Note: as a career graded post the post of Assistant Asset Manager is an opportunity for personal development.
Benefits of the role include:
In return, we are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which includes:
Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use.
You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes by visiting: www.cbhomes.org.uk
For further job details please click here.
If you would like to discuss the role in further detail, please contact Mark Wicks, Head of Asset Management on 07850 066129.
Interview date to be confirmed
Equality & Diversity Commitment
Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and to help ensure our workforce reflects the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and we are members of the Armed Forces Covenant.
How to apply:
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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
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Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm
Part time hours would be considered.
ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
JOIN US FOR A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE
Colchester Borough Homes is a fantastic place to work, delivering vital services and making a real difference to our tenants’ and leaseholders’ lives. We aim to be a trusted choice for local housing, property and community services. We are an ambitious organisation focused on delivering great value services that make a difference.
We have an in-house team of tradespeople, in which an opportunity has come up for a Multiskilled Operative Plumber to join the team. You will be experienced in plumbing and will be able to conduct property related repairs and maintenance work in both tenanted and empty properties.As you will spend a large amount of time on the road, we will provide you with a company van and fuel card. You will also be expected to go onto an out of hours call out rota if required.
Benefits of working for CBH
In return, we are offering a competitive salary, including excellent benefits, which include:
• Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.8 % employer contribution• Excellent training, development, and progression opportunities• Generous annual leave entitlement, 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 5 years* service), plus bank and public holidays and two extra company holidays during the Christmas period.• The opportunity to buy up to another 5 days holiday, subject to conditions• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme• Provision of a smartphone and laptop• Free parking (for when you"e in the office)• Discounted gym member - corporate membership rate at Leisure World and the Northern Gateway.• 1 Volunteering Day per year• Free Flu Jab• Exceptional flexible working arrangement• Agile Working at Colchester Borough Homes means having some flexibility about when, where and how we work to best meet the needs of our role and service area.
Other employee benefits include payment of a professional subscription, Free yearly eye tests plus a contribution towards glasses for VDU use.
About you
You will have a plumbing qualification and be able to conduct property related repair and maintenance work. We require an organised individual with a can-do attitude to provide an excellent service to our customers You will be required to demonstrate a genuine commitment to customer service and will ensure that all health, safety and environmental guidelines are followed. You will also have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team and have good time management skills. You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes by visiting: www.cbhomes.org.uk .
If want to learn more about a career in our Trades team, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Works Manager, Mark Derwin on Tel: 07754 675 694.
For further job details, please click here.
Colchester Borough Homes is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.
Step 1 – Read the advert, Job Accountability Statement and Person SpecificationStep 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 SpecificationStep 3 – Press ‘submit’
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Colchester Borough Homes (CBH) is a company set up by Colchester City Council (CCC). As part of the local business community since 2003, we are an award-winning organisation, providing management and maintenance services to around 7,000 homes throughout the City.
About the role
CBH is looking to recruit a Risk and Assurance Manager who will lead on co-ordinating CBH and CCCs adherence to the Social Housing Regulatory framework and ensure that CBH’s risk management systems are comprehensive, up to date and fit for purpose.
Applicants must have a degree or equivalent in a relevant housing activity or related discipline, along with membership of a relevant Housing body such as the CIH, and experience of working in a large complex organisation.
Applicants must also have a good level of experience of operating in a regulatory and/or statutory service environment, support effective change management and working corporately and collaboratively with colleagues within the organisation and with a range of wider stakeholders.
You can find out more about Colchester Borough Homes by visiting:
www.cbhomes.org.uk.
Or, if you would like to discuss the role in further detail, please contact Rachel Harle, on 07974 515607.
Provisional interview date is 14 August 2025.
CBH is an equal opportunities employer. As part of our continued commitment to Equality and Diversity, and our workforce accurately reflecting the community we represent, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and applicants who have status as an individual with a physical or mental disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Mindful Employer. We also hold accreditations for Working Well, Investors in People Gold status and the Armed Forces Covenant.
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