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Strategic Partnership Manager Location: This role covers our West Urban patch (Midlands) - mainly Coventry, Dudley, Warwick, Leamington, Kidderminster, Stourbridge and Rugeley. Salary: £69,007 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Closing date: 30 April, 2026 As our Strategic Partnership Manager, you will be the operational lead in the delivery of the organisations national customer facing responsive repairs, voids, building services, estate services, planned maintenance and service contracts. Managing and fostering long term strategic relationships with key partners, you will lead and manage a team of Senior Contract Surveyors and ensure excellent customer service is delivered to all Stonewater customers. This role covers our West Urban patch (Midlands) - mainly Coventry, Dudley, Warwick, Leamington, Kidderminster, Stourbridge and Rugeley. The ideal candidate will: Have proven experience of developing long-term strategic partnerships and embedding key values with stakeholders. Have proven experience of leading national multi-disciplined teams across a wide geographical area. Have highly developed communication skills with experience of presenting to a range of audiences. Be able to drive costs down whilst improving economic and social value. Have demonstrable experience of managing large national service budgets. Be comfortable working within a fast-paced role. Have exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills. Have good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. Have knowledge of the housing industry, including knowledge of building components and diagnosis of building defects. Have knowledge of building law, regulation, building contracts, contract law and Health & Safety legislation and best practice. Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Building Repairs Surveyor - Location: South West London - Rate: 82.90 per hour (umbrella) A Housing Association in South West London is seeking an experienced Building Repairs Surveyor (Portfolio Surveyor) to join on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to play a key role in managing property maintenance, inspections, and contractor delivery across a diverse housing portfolio. Key Responsibilities Carry out property inspections, diagnose defects, and specify remedial works. Supervise contractors and ensure works are delivered on time, to quality standards, and within budget. Deliver planned maintenance programmes and manage works to void properties. Prepare basic construction drawings and draft specifications. Monitor budgets, ensuring value for money and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Provide expertise in both traditional and modern construction practices. Ensure compliance with leasehold service charge consultation requirements (Section 20). Assess properties using HHSRS guidance and manage risks effectively. Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of repairs, maintenance, and schedule of rates. Thorough understanding of construction methods, trades, and materials. Demonstrable experience in housing property maintenance. Experience managing planned works, voids, and contractor performance. Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities. Commitment to customer service and valuing diversity. Desirable Experience working in partnership with a social housing provider. Qualifications Higher level technical qualification (e.g. HND/C) in Building Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.