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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Property Maintenance Supervisor
Right There
Full time
On site: Glasgow
£35,709 - £38,896
Permanent
Closing 17 July 2026
Advertised from 6 July 2026

Role

Due to growth within our Property team, we are recruiting for a Property Maintenance Supervisor to lead our internal maintenance field team helping ensure our properties are safe, well maintained and ready for the people we support. 

Our Property team is responsible for the management of a portfolio of over 550 properties varying in size throughout Glasgow. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead a team of Maintenance Technicians, Painters and Clearance and Maintenance Workers, and the post holder will scope and plan works from void properties and review works for tenanted properties. 

You will oversee day to day repairs and maintenance across void and tenanted properties planning works, supporting technicians, painters and clearance workers and ensuring a high standard of workmanship, safety and service delivery. 

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the management of void properties and maintenance of tenanted properties
  • Responsible for scoping void properties, carrying out a detailed review of the property with clear guidance on category rating
  • Advise on works required to bring void properties back to agreed standard
  • Phase works and advise if there are any barriers to stop completion of works in agreed timelines
  • Plan all works and procurement, advise of any parts that can be purchased in advance
  • Collaborate with the Property Admin Manager on updates /plans on completion of works
  • Review status of all properties undergoing any works via the internal field team at weekly meetings with the Head of Property
  • Coordinate replacement of any items taken from voids at initial clear out ensuring complete inventory and recycle/upcycle where possible
  • Lead the internal maintenance field team with a clear focus on delivery performance and outcome attainment to deliver all the required works to return void properties back to Short Term Housing as soon as possible
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with the field team, feeding back on performance and highlight where there are skills gaps

Our values make us who we are and define our actions and behaviours every day. We’d expect the post-holder to uphold and represent our organisation in a way that reflects our values and person-centred way of working.

We’re looking for someone with

  • Property, building or trades background
  • Experience of leading and managing teams
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety
  • Strong planning, communication and problem solving skills
  • Commitment to high standards and continuous improvement
  • A full valid driving license

What you can expect from us...

  • Your normal working hours are 35 per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm
  • Your main place of work is Rosemount Business Park, Charles Street, Glasgow, G21 with regular travel to property locations
  • Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata per year in the first year rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata per year in the second.
  • You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension provided you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Option to purchase and sell annual leave

About Us

We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supported almost 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.

Every person’s story is unique, and everyone’s route home is different - it doesn’t matter what the situation is – we’re not here to judge, only to help.

Application notes

Visit our website to find out more and apply

Closing date: 17 July 2026

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