About the role

  • Lead and manage the Aftercare department, ensure effective and efficient operations.
  • Oversee and manage the aftercare process to ensure an excellent customer experience after move-in.
  • Go through the defects, warranties, and repair timelines with customers and manage their expectation.
  • Budget management, ensuring all spend is accurate and justified.
  • Manage complaints and be the main point of contact when these are escalated within the Development team.
  • Log, track and co-ordinate reported defects within the DLP. Maintaining accurate records of all interactions on relevant systems.
  • Work closely with contractors organising meeting to make sure defects are being properly managed.
  • Produce regular reports on aftercare performance, defect trends, and recurring issues.
  • Report and monitor key performance indicators such as response times, resolution times, and customer satisfaction.
  • Contribute to initiatives that improve customer experience and reduce warranty claims.
  • Keep up with latest industry changes and legislation
  • Implement new systems within the department and embed the processes.
  • Conduct inspections on newly constructed properties to quality check these ensuring good property marketing.
  • Conduct home visits assess, review and discuss defects or complaints made by customers in more detail and bring them to a satisfactory resolution.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of NHBC standards and warranty provider requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of new-build housing construction, materials, and defects.
  • Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Customer-focused with a professional manner.
  • Ability to manage contractors and hold them accountable for quality and timeliness.
  • Good IT skills (CRM systems, MS Office, snagging/defects software).
  • Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
  • People management skills and experience with the ability to develop a team.
  • Full driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Benefits

  • Salary from £41,562 up-to £46,202 per year depending on experience
  • Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
  • 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy and sell annual leave
  • Training, development, and qualification opportunities
  • Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
  • Corporate health scheme membership
  • Hybrid working with 2 days in the office per week
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Local gym membership discounts.
  • A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Job title

Aftercare Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£41,562 - £46,202 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Tech skills

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