Operations Manager

Job Title - Operations ManagerHead Office Location: Brindley Place, BirminghamJob Location: B1Salary - £48,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type - PermanentWorking hours - Full Time (39 hours per week)About the roleMaintenance and improvement of properties forms a key part of our contract with residents, the service must provide the right level of heating and electrical maintenance to protect a buildings long term value and ensure repairs are undertaken in a timely and efficient manner to safeguard the level of resident satisfaction built up in the business.Leading on Statutory, operational delivery, contractual and approved codes of practice across all matters of heating and electrical functions of the business including testing & servicing programmes, Installations, upgrades, reactive & responsive repairs across the group .Responsible for delivery of Oil, electrical, renewable sources and gas heating works as well as electrical testing and servicing in propertiesPlease note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.About youYou must have the following qualifications/training:Gas or oil qualified and stayed within the industry in a gas or oil responsible role.NVQ level 3 in plumbing and heating or similar.Gas safe registered18TH Edition with electrical qualifications - City & GuildsRecognised or working towards higher level Health and Safety Qualification i.e., NEBOSH/CSCS.Asbestos awareness.Experience of procurement best practice and of procuring contracts and managing external contractors and suppliers is essential.It is essential you have experience of delivering major works programmes, tendering, and using schedule of rates.You must have good organisational, time management & prioritisation skills with the ability to meet deadlines & to determine an appropriate course of action despite changing demandsYou need to have willingness to make decisions, render judgements & take action; be decisive.Planning, project, time and workload management and personal organisation skills is essential.You must have experience of working in an asset management or maintenance field.Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require evidence of the required certificates and qualifications for this role. Without this evidence, you would be unable to commence employment at GreenSquareAccord.About usGreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England.We believe passionately in our mission to build better lives and provide social housing and support services to 54,000 people across our four localities. We are proud to play an active role in helping people to deal with the consequences of the housing crisis by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.Our purposeWe are proud to be able to support tens of thousands of people across England by providing affordable housing and care to help people live independently.Our focus is on building better lives. Everything we do is about people - whether that`s providing a good quality, safe home or providing care which helps someone to live an independent life.Our colleagues live and breathe this social purpose and we need great people, with skills across a range of disciplines, to make this happen.Working for GreenSquareAccord gives you the chance to bring your skills and expertise and make a real difference. It doesn`t matter which role you are considering applying for, your work will help thousands of people build a better life.The GSA WayWe know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.Our five core commitments are:We believe our customer is everythingWe are one teamWe are supportive and caringWe are business-minded for social purposeWe are curious and ambitious.You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.BenefitsIn support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes; annual holiday entitlement (plus statutory bank holidays); a defined contribution pension scheme; trust based flexible working and a Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).GreenSquareAccord also offer a non-contractual performance-related bonus scheme. Further details will be made available upon joining, along with supporting documentation which can be found on the GreenSquareAccord intranet site.All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.