Job Title: Asset Surveyor and Energy Efficiency Coordinator (Permanent)
Hours: 37 hours per week (to be worked flexibly in line with business needs)
Salary: £27,000 per annum (Plus Regular User Mileage Allowance)
Location: Based at Gadbrook Park, Northwich. Working across various locations within Cheshire.
Flexibility to work from a variety of places including our office at Gadbrook Park, Northwich and home (dependent on the job role and the needs of our customer, our organisation and our teams)
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity working as part of a professional, engaged, and friendly organisation? Our values are Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful and Exceptional, we are constantly striving to demonstrate these values in our day to day working environment and culture.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a driven, diligent, friendly, and proactive Asset Surveyor and Energy Efficiency Coordinator who is committed to advancing this essential area of the Trust.
In this role, you will be working alongside a fantastic team of professionals responsible for delivering Asset Management Functions and Energy Efficiency Requirements the Trust has in line with legislation, best practice, and internal policy and procedures.
What Will You Do?
Reporting to the Assets and Environmental Manager, this is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Surveyor to join a highly effective team, helping deliver pivotal Asset Management functions and energy efficiency schemes that are of key importance to the Trust.
The primary focus will be assisting with the Trust's Stock Condition Survey Programme, coordinating energy efficiency improvements and related planned programmes of works, and assisting with funding bids for energy efficiency initiatives. These tasks will require both physical on-site inspection capabilities and administrative skills using appropriate IT solutions.
Candidates will need to work closely with a variety of teams across the Trust. They must support the Assets and Environmental Manager in continually meeting targets and deadlines.
If you think you are the right person for the role and are keen to make a difference, please get in touch.
Minimum Requirements For This Role*
· Currently be working towards or have already obtained a degree in Building Surveying or a related field within the last five years.
· Full UK Driving License.
· A willingness to pursue additional qualification such as Domestic Energy Assessor.
Due to the nature of the role, a full current driving license and access to a car is essential. The role will also require the successful candidate to undergo a DBS check.
In line with the Trust’s Disclosure & Barring Policy, please confirm WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION if you have any current convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be subject to a DBS check.
Additionally, due to the flexible working arrangements with this role, you will need access to a room where you can work from and a suitable internet connection.
*Please see Accountability profile for further information and requirements.
Benefits
· Competitive salary
· Generous annual leave entitlement - 24-29 days (entitlement increases 1 day each year, over the first 5 years) holidays plus UK public/bank holidays (based on level of service) (part time pro rata)*
· Ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave* (pro rata for part-time) each year*
· 12% employer contribution to our Pension Scheme (minimum 2% employee contribution) with life assurance benefit*.
· Contribution to the cost of nursery or afterschool care to help with childcare costs*
· Commitment to support your ongoing learning and development, with the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills.
· Day off for your Birthday to be taken during your birth month (based on contractual hours)
· One day’s paid leave (per year) to support a charity or community group of your own choice*
· Candidate Referral Scheme*
· An annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance or the option to enrol in a Health Cash Plan*
· ‘Thank you’ gift for your continuous service starting at 5 years’ service, and every 5 years’ thereafter.
· 24/7, 365 day Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling
· Compensation for professional memberships which are an expressed requirement
for the role.
· Free annual flu vaccines and free Eye Care Vouchers every 2 years*
· Discounts on a gym membership and phone contract
· Cycle to work scheme*
· Free to use car park at our office on Gadbrook Park
· Involvement in regular health and wellbeing initiatives and charity fundraising activities
· Opportunities to give feedback and join various colleague forums, to help shape change at the Trust.
* Benefits offered providing you meet the eligibility criteria
HOW TO APPLY:
Closing date for applications: Friday 25/10/2024 (12:00 noon)
(Please be aware that applications received after this time may not be considered)
In person interview date(s): Week Commencing: 04/11/2024
Please review the job Information pack (on our website: www.wvht.co.uk) for further information and submit your CV with a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile.
Those applicants that consider themselves to have a disability and meet the essential criteria within the accountability profile for the role will be guaranteed an interview. Please confirm within your application if you consider yourself to have a disability and if so, what reasonable adjustments may be required for you to attend an interview or assessment.
Disclaimer:
· We may conduct social media checks from sources such as Google, Facebook and Linked In to assist us in our assessment of your suitability for the role.
· We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
· Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
· The recruiting manager will review your skills and experience to determine if there is a match with the position you have applied for. If there is, we will contact you by phone or email to schedule an interview / assessment. If not, you will not be contacted.
· Please note due to the high volume of applications we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applicants. If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the vacancy closing date, unfortunately we will not be pursuing your application further.
· Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK evidence of essential qualifications, complete a health questionnaire and undertake a DBS check (if relevant to the role).
· We reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.
We appreciate your interest in Weaver Vale Housing Trust and the time you have invested in applying to us.
The Trust invites applications from all members of the community, irrespective of Gender, Gender reassignment, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or belief, Disability, Age, Pregnancy and maternity, Marriage and civil partnership.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you currently be working towards or have already obtained a degree in Building Surveying or a related field within the last five years?
• Please provide a covering letter (max. 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in relation to the accountability profile. Please note we reserve the right to refuse applications if they do not have an accompanying cover letter.

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving License (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/10/2024
Reference ID: WVHT10/10/2024ASEEC