The Role

The main purpose of this role is be a key part in delivering the asset management strategy, determine programmes of work and make sure asset information is robust and up to date.

You will also be support to the Lead Property Data Officer in ensuring that key information is provided to Heads of Service to help inform their decisions, whilst taking a pro-active role in ensuring that the team meets its overall objectives.

Other key aspects of the role is to assist in developing and maintaining the asset register for Mechanical and Electrical assets ensuring that an effective system is in place to keep these up-to-date and to record the periodic inspections. Also, ensuring that there is an effective system in place to allow these assets and the relevant inspections to be available for viewing electronically and reporting on. To be successful in this role you will need knowledge of the building construction process in a public sector housing context. Have a sound understanding of national and local policies governing stock investment e.g. the decent homes standard and have the ability to analyse data intelligently in order to assist in the preparation of programmes of major works.

You will need to be proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Project skills and have good numeracy skills and the ability to analyse and accurately interpret complex datasets.

As you will be working with and having contact with residents, contractors, and internal and external stakeholders, it’s imperative that you have great communication skills and have the ability to develop good working relationships.

About Camden

Camden’s main offices are located in modern, award-winning offices at King’s Cross. You can expect an exceptional range of benefits including discounted access to the onsite leisure facilities with swimming pool, recognition and reward for high performance with progression and pay increases, flexible and agile working hours and access to a leading pension scheme.

Camden is proud to be the country’s first Timewise council and as part of this accreditation, we work to help parents balance work with childcare. This fits in with our aim to be leaders in innovative, flexible and part-time working that allows for different patterns of care and for parents to share childcare responsibilities.

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Discover and Diversity

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Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard

Camden are very proud to be accredited to the level of excellence for the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard. The Mayor’s Good Work Standard sets the benchmark for the highest employment standards and demonstrates that as an employer, Camden is contributing to a fairer and more inclusive London. These good practices are also an important step in attracting and retaining a diverse, talented and productive workforce.

How to apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application form you will be expected to explain how you meet the key requirements for this role listed in this advert. When explaining how you meet each of the requirements, please give examples that clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience. When writing your examples give a brief description of the situation or task but focus on the actions you took and the result of your actions.

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process, or provide any information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk, or post to 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG.

Closing dates for applications: Tuesday 1 September 2020 at 23:59

Interviews to be held: TBC

Please quote reference: 200000AB

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