Building Manager

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Salary range: £42,060-£43,680p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

About Croydon

Croydon hasn’t seen expansion like we are currently experiencing since the 1960s. We’re already well underway with some £5bn of investment that will be completed over the next few years. New offices, new retail, and new homes will provide well-paid jobs and high-quality accommodation for our rapidly growing population.

Croydon is a naturally ambitious council – so we’re looking for inspirational applicants who share our passion for supporting business growth and responding to local needs.

Strong partnerships are the foundation for the future. That’s why we’re constantly looking forward. We need to find creative new ways of working together with other agencies and the private sector to deal with the financial challenges ahead.

Because with growth comes increased demand – but also huge opportunity.

Chances like this only come along once in a generation, and our task, and maybe yours, is to shape a positive future for Croydon’s residents and businesses alike.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen to join Croydon’s award winning Temporary Accommodation, Homeless Hostel Team responsible for supporting residents in times of difficulty and crisis. The Building Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that services are delivered to Croydon’s Temporary Accommodation Households.

• The successful applicant will be responsible to provide a housing management service to a number of temporary accommodation properties for homeless applicants and service users with mental health needs. This includes the admissions to and discharges from accommodation within the units and maintenance and upkeep of the buildings. Issue keys and ensure residents understand their responsibilities.

• Manage behavior of residents reporting to back office staff and discuss action required with line manager. Serve NTQ and proceed to court as required.

• To manage the bed spaces, rooms to minimize void periods, maximize rental income, and observe health and safety standards, ensuring that the welfare of the residents is prioritized. Always complete a void inspection and complete relevant forms to ensure H&S and repairs have been noted accurately.

Serve NTQ in cases where Croydon have discharged duty or resident fails to move out in timely manner, prepare court papers and proceed to court to act for the council as required.

Croydon Council provide excellent benefits for its staff, including a brilliant Local Government Pension Scheme, work flexibility, generous leave entitlement of 28 plus days per year and numerous staff discounts.

Closing date: 15th February 2026

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd February 2026

To view the Building Manager role profile please Click here.

Equal Opportunities

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements where applicable.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.