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Surveying and Maintenance Manager
Reference: SEP20261680
Expiry date: 09:25, Mon, 5th Oct 2026
Location: Gateshead
Benefits: Maternity Leave 20w fully paid + up to 52w leave total. Paternity Leave 4w paid. Adoption same as Maternity Leave. 25 Days Holiday, +2 Wellbeing Days + your Birthday & Bank Holidays off. Pension, Life Cover at X4 Salary & Private Health Insurance
Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.
Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.
Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.
About the Role
Surveying and Maintenance Manager:
To provide professional building surveying services across the organisation's property portfolio, ensuring that assets are safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
The Surveying and Maintenance Manager will undertake inspections, identify defects, manage repairs and improvement works, develop and support planned maintenance programmes, and provide technical advice to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Manage, coach and develop the maintenance team to ensure all objectives are met, including managing responsive/cyclical repairs and void works. To deliver best practice results regarding costs, time and quality standards.
You will be an experienced manager with organisational and leadership abilities, with a good understanding of risk and compliance, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Surveying and Maintenance Manager in Gateshead employer: Changing Lives
Changing Lives is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive impact in the community, particularly in Durham. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits including fully paid maternity and paternity leave, 25 days of holiday plus additional wellbeing days, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and personal growth. Our team of over 600 passionate colleagues, many with lived experience, fosters an inclusive environment where you can thrive while helping others transform their lives.
