Director of Homes

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with a reputable Housing Association based in Gloucester to appoint their Director of Homes to lead the delivery of an innovative, high quality and effective Asset Management, PropertyCare and New Homes Development Teams, overseeing all property investment decisions while ensuring the highest standards of Customer Service, delivery, performance and value for money that supports the vison and values of the Association.

Overview:

You'll lead the Asset Management, PropertyCare and New Homes Development teams in the delivery of innovative, high quality and effective services. You'll oversee all property investment decisions, while ensuring the highest standards of customer service, delivery, performance and value for money, supporting the vision and values of the Association.

Together with the Executive Director of Customer Experience, you'll regularly review, develop and implement the organisation's Homes Strategy and New Homes Delivery Strategy, ensuring the stock is sustainable and their assets are well managed within the 30-year business plan.

You'll also work closely with the Director of Housing Operations to create collaborative approaches across the Property Services and Housing Management Service areas that will foster creativity, streamline processes and deepen our understanding of the customer journey, ultimately shaping the delivery of improved services.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You'll have demonstrable ability to fulfil a senior level role, with experience in Asset Management, Property Investment, New Homes Delivery and Contract Procurement
• You can demonstrate strategic experience of leading, developing, and inspiring a team with an ability to grow our trust and empowerment-based culture across the organisation
• You'll have a broad understanding of modern Asset Management strategies
• Bring a sound understanding of the Social Housing sector and aligned values
• Can demonstrate a proven track record of managing resources, budgets and contracts with an ability to identify and eliminate risks in conjunction with our Director of Finance, ensuring value for money and the delivery of high-quality services
• May hold a relevant technical qualification such as CIOB, RICS or CIH or be able to demonstrate expertise through experience in a relevant field
• You'll be passionate, motivated and eager to make a tangible difference to the lives of others through listening, acting on feedback and focusing on getting it right
• Your values will resonate with ours, feeling connected to our purpose and organisation.
• You'll bring an energy and enthusiasm to the role driven by our mission and our vision

A great place to work, but don't just take our word for it...

• Winner of Best Place to Work at Gloucestershire Live Business Awards 2023
• Winners of Employer of the Year at Housing Heroes Award
• Named a Top not-for-profit organisation to work for by Best Companies 2023

Benefits:

• 30 days per annum (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Benefits Portal
• Buying and selling of annual leave
• Cash back Medical Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Event Leave
• Occupational Health referrals (where needed)
• Pension Scheme

If you think this one's for you:

Please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment on (phone number removed)

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

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