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Broadening Choices for Older People (BCOP) is recruiting for a Property Services Manager (PSM) to join our Support Office team.

The charity operates three Nursing care homes and a portfolio of sheltered and independent living schemes for older people across Birmingham.

This is a key leadership position within BCOP, responsible for managing the organisation’s property assets, repairs and maintenance, compliance, and development projects. You will oversee our Direct Labour Operative (DLO) team and subcontractors to ensure high-quality, safe, and customer-focused delivery across all BCOP properties.

Reporting to the Head of Housing, the Property Services Manager will lead the property services function for BCOP, with overall responsibility for:

• Managing the delivery of all building, maintenance, and development projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and timelines
• Leading the DLO team and supervising subcontracted works to ensure safe, high-quality, and compliant delivery
• Taking responsibility for statutory compliance across BCOP’s housing and care home portfolio, including fire, legionella, gas, electrical, asbestos, lifts, and damp/mould
• Acting as the Responsible Person (RP) or Appointed Person (AP) for fire safety, gas safety, and water hygiene, and as the Principal Duty Holder (PDH) for electrical systems
• Managing BCOP’s cyclical maintenance and asset management programs
• Providing technical advice and support to General Managers, Maintenance Managers, and the Leadership Team
• Leading and preparing for audits and inspections (fire risk assessments, HSE visits, environmental health and insurance inspections)
• Managing the BCOP fleet of vehicles and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and policy requirements
• Producing and reviewing BCOP’s Property Services and Asset Management Strategy in line with the charity’s business objectives.

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated leader with:

• A minimum of three years’ managerial experience in a building services, facilities management, or property compliance environment
• Proven experience managing statutory compliance and acting as a named Responsible/Accountable Person
• Strong people management skills and experience supervising technical and trade staff
• A solid understanding of legislative requirements, British Standards, and Health & Safety regulations
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• The ability to work proactively, manage change, and drive high performance within a values-led culture

Qualifications required:

• A relevant technical qualification (minimum Level 3) in Gas, Electrical, or Water Hygiene
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• NEBOSH or IOSH Health and Safety qualification desirable
• A full driving licence and access to a car (with business insurance) are essential

Experience in the housing, health, or social care sectors would be an advantage.

As well as a competitive salary, other benefits of working for BCOP include:

• Free on-site car parking and good public transport links
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service)
• Free health insurance
• Workplace pension
• Ongoing professional development and CPD opportunities
• Supportive, values-based working environment

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply using the application form below, attaching your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining how you meet the criteria and providing examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience.

No agencies please.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an initial screening interview with the Head of Housing, and if successful, will be invited to a panel interview.

Application deadline: Monday, 3rd November 2025

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