Stock Condition Manager

A Housing Association is currently looking for a Stock Condition Manager on an initial 2 months temporary contract.

Key responsibilities are as follows

Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Stock Condition Survey (SCS) programme in alignment with strategic asset management goals

Oversee programme planning, liaise with operational colleagues, manage communications with residents and internal stakeholders

Manage contracts, oversee the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) process

Independently audit FFT survey outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to standards

Manage contracts to reduce assessment errors over time, maintaining a 10% audit rate in line with G15 best practices

Manage and validate Decent Homes Standard (DHS) failures using a risk-based stock profile

Develop and maintain frameworks for identifying and addressing DHS failures.

Lead organisational readiness for Decent Homes 2, interpreting new guidance and aligning internal processes accordingly

Assess DHS compliance using data from Voids, Disrepair, and Repairs teams, collaborating with the data team to input into Integrator.

PAYE £199.08 Umbrella £263.22

3 days in the office and 2 from home.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in asset management or stock condition surveying within social housing

Strong understanding of Decent Homes Standards, HHSRS, and housing compliance frameworks

Excellent contract management and auditing skills

Ability to interpret technical data and challenge survey outputs constructively

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Experience using asset management systems (e.g., Integrator) and working with crossfunctional team

Must be immediately available or on short notice