Voids Maintenance Manager

Overview

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to join Church of England Pensions Board (CEPB) as Voids Maintenance Manager within its Housing Department.

Location: Regional role – England & Wales (with travel)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £52,000 + Car Allowance

This is a genuinely rewarding role, offering the opportunity to play a key part in maintaining and improving high-quality retirement housing for those who have served the Church of England. You’ll take ownership of void and major works delivery across a regional portfolio, ensuring homes are safe, compliant, and ready to be re-let to a high standard.

As Voids Maintenance Manager, you will deliver a customer-focused and technically robust property and asset management service across a regional patch of approximately 300–350 homes.

• Managing void refurbishment and major works programmes within an annual budget of c. £1.5m–£2m
• Inspecting empty properties and determining works required prior to reletting or disposal
• Managing contractors, consultants, and service providers to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money
• Overseeing complex works and disrepair cases in occupied homes, working closely with residents
• Ensuring compliance with H&S, CDM, HHSRS, asbestos, and building control requirements
• Tracking budgets, approving payments, managing variations, and reporting on spend and performance
• Working collaboratively with Property Services, Acquisitions & Disposals, Compliance, and Housing colleagues

This is a regional role with regular site visits and occasional overnight stays. You’ll also attend the Westminster office periodically for meetings and training.

We’re keen to speak with professionals who bring strong technical expertise alongside a genuine commitment to customer service.

• Proven experience managing works within occupied housing
• Strong technical knowledge of residential construction, maintenance, and building defects
• Experience delivering void refurbishment programmes
• A solid understanding of housing compliance and H&S, including HHSRS
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with residents
• Experience managing contractors, consultants, and budgets
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office and housing systems)
• A relevant construction qualification (HND, degree, or equivalent experience)
• A full UK driving licence
  
  Experience in retirement or older persons’ housing is desirable but not essential

The Church of England Pensions Board is a statutory charitable body responsible for providing pensions and housing for retired clergy and their dependants. The Housing Department manages a diverse portfolio of rented, shared ownership, and supported housing across England and Wales, with a strong focus on quality, value for money, and resident wellbeing.

CEBP is deeply committed to belonging, inclusion, and integrity, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.