Materials Manager
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £53,300 to £57,500 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | London and Quadrant Housing Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 5631 |
Summary
Title: Materials Manager (Maintenance Services)
Contract Type: Fixed term contract 9 to 12 months
Location: West Ham Lane Stratford or Sale Point Greater Manchester
Persona: Agile (20 to 40% office based)
Salary: £53,700 - £57,500 per annum
Closing date for completed applications: 10th May 2024
Interview date will be confirmed.
L&Q are looking for a Materials Manager to support our Direct Maintenance Service on a fixed term basis.
Main Duties will include managing the distribution of supplies within Direct Maintenance. Including but not limited to purchasing materials and supplies in line with job specifications, managing supplier accounts and replenishing stock. Oversee and support subordinates and new employees.
Supporting the Director of Maintenance to develop and maintain strong working relationships with external 3rd parties such as vendors, suppliers and Local Authorities as well as working with our internal stakeholders across the Direct Maintenance service.
To be considered for this role candidates will be able to demonstrate / have experience in:
· Working at a strategic level within a customer focused/services environment
· Knowledge and/or experience of property/building/housing maintenance services
· Experience producing strategic reports/information to facilitate financial/business decisions
· Ability to manage and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders and build lasting relationships.
· Project Management experience, including report writing
· Effective communication (written and verbal)
· Able to deliver quality service outcomes within a demanding environment and against challenging targets and objectives
· Possess a full and valid driving licence
If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!
We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered.
At the foundation of everything that we do are our residents. We follow a set of corporate values that link to associated behaviours and we need you to follow these. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations for all employees, these should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.
Our commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London the South East and North West England.
As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.
Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.
Contract Type: Fixed term contract 9 to 12 months
Location: West Ham Lane Stratford or Sale Point Greater Manchester
Persona: Agile (20 to 40% office based)
Salary: £53,700 - £57,500 per annum
Closing date for completed applications: 10th May 2024
Interview date will be confirmed.
L&Q are looking for a Materials Manager to support our Direct Maintenance Service on a fixed term basis.
Main Duties will include managing the distribution of supplies within Direct Maintenance. Including but not limited to purchasing materials and supplies in line with job specifications, managing supplier accounts and replenishing stock. Oversee and support subordinates and new employees.
Supporting the Director of Maintenance to develop and maintain strong working relationships with external 3rd parties such as vendors, suppliers and Local Authorities as well as working with our internal stakeholders across the Direct Maintenance service.
To be considered for this role candidates will be able to demonstrate / have experience in:
· Working at a strategic level within a customer focused/services environment
· Knowledge and/or experience of property/building/housing maintenance services
· Experience producing strategic reports/information to facilitate financial/business decisions
· Ability to manage and influence a range of internal and external stakeholders and build lasting relationships.
· Project Management experience, including report writing
· Effective communication (written and verbal)
· Able to deliver quality service outcomes within a demanding environment and against challenging targets and objectives
· Possess a full and valid driving licence
If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay!
We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered.
At the foundation of everything that we do are our residents. We follow a set of corporate values that link to associated behaviours and we need you to follow these. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations for all employees, these should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q’s values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request.
Our commitments:
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.
In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 28 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.
We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.
We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.
L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London the South East and North West England.
As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy.
Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.