Stock Condition Manager

Stock Condition Survey Lead – Housing Association, North London

£190 per day PAYE / £250 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35)
35 hours per week (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Hybrid – 3 days office based (BKH), 2 days working from home
Initial 3-month contract

Overview:
We are working with a Housing Association client in North London who are seeking a Stock Condition Survey Lead to support with an internal project. This is a newly created role, providing key support to the Asset Management team in delivering a comprehensive Stock Condition Survey (SCS) programme.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the Stock Condition Survey (SCS) programme, ensuring delivery on time and aligned with strategic asset management objectives.
• Programme planning, liaison with operational colleagues, and managing communications with residents and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee contract management, HHSRS process, no-access/refusal processes, and payment processing.
• Independently audit FFT survey outputs to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to required standards 
• Manage and validate DHS failures, developing a robust framework to identify and address Decent Homes failures.
• Lead readiness for Decent Homes 2, including interpreting new guidance and aligning processes accordingly.
• Assess DHS compliance using data from Voids, Disrepair, and Repairs teams, and collaborate with the data team for Integrator input.
• Provide professional challenge to surveyor judgements to ensure technical decisions are made by qualified personnel.

Requirements:

• Strong background in asset management, stock condition, or compliance within the housing sector.
• Proven experience managing large-scale survey programmes and contract management.
• Knowledge of Decent Homes Standards and HHSRS.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise across teams and with residents.
• Data analysis and auditing experience desirable.

Contact:
For more information, please contact James at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208967 or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk