Property Services Manager

Property Services Manager

• Role: Property Services Manager
• Rate: £375 - £400 per day (dependent on experience)
• Contract Type: Interim, Full-time
• Contract Length: 3–6 months initial
• Working Arrangements: Primarily office-based with some flexibility once established

Property Services Manager – Overview

• A social housing provider is seeking an experienced Property Services Manager to oversee a busy reactive repairs service during a key transitional period.
• This role requires a confident and capable leader who can manage high volumes of disrepair, complaints and damp and mould cases while maintaining service delivery and supporting team performance.
• Working closely with the current postholder, this position offers the opportunity to lead from the front and make an immediate impact, with potential to apply for a permanent role.

Property Services Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team delivering day-to-day reactive repairs across housing stock.
• Oversee a high volume of disrepair cases, including those progressing towards legal action.
• Manage complaints, including Stage 2 investigations and Ombudsman enquiries.
• Provide oversight and direction on damp and mould cases, ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Liaise with legal teams and provide input on liability, damages and case resolution.
• Oversee aids and adaptations processes in collaboration with local authority partners.
• Monitor contractor performance and challenge variation requests to ensure value for money.
• Carry out site inspections for complex, high-risk or escalated cases.
• Manage team performance through regular one-to-ones and structured oversight.

Property Services Manager – Applicant Essentials

Essential

• Strong background in reactive repairs within a social housing provider.
• Experience managing disrepair and complaints cases at a senior level.
• Knowledge of housing legislation including HHSRS and damp and mould requirements.
• Experience liaising with legal teams on disrepair matters.
• Proven ability to manage teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

• Previous management experience or stepping up from a Senior Surveyor role.
• Experience managing adaptations processes.
• Knowledge of contractor performance management and cost control.

How do I apply for this Property Services Manager position?

If this Property Services Manager role is of interest to you, or you know someone who might be a good fit for this Property Services Manager position, click apply and enter your details with your updated CV.

Alternatively, you can directly email Sam.Taylor@oysterpartnership.com

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