Transformation Director: Building Safety (housing repairs, maintenance and compliance)
6-12 month Interim Contract
Location: South West of England
Pay: Market rate (Flexible for the right candidate)
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Full-time: Expectation to be on site 3/4 days per week
Reporting to: Executive Director, Growth and Regeneration
Responsibilities:
1. Support the transformation of the Asset / Repairs service to deliver safety-first housing asset services, including management of repairs, maintenance, and compliance services.
2. Design and deliver strategic safety-first asset management services for the council housing residents, in line with the five principles of the council’s corporate strategy.
3. Ensure efficient and effective delivery of resident and safety focussed responsive repairs service.
4. Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
5. Lead the workforce of the asset management housing repairs and maintenance and business innovation services.
6. Implement the council’s new housing IT system in the areas of repairs, maintenance and compliance.
7. Work with external stakeholders to ensure high quality services that meet the needs of residents.
8. Provide advice to the executive director on the effectiveness of existing structures and practices in relation to asset management.
9. Implement sustainable safety practices in line with best practice and Social Housing Regulator (SHR) standards.
10. Drive a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.
Key Objectives:
1. Provide strategic leadership for the housing division in relation to repairs and maintenance.
2. Identify gaps in current safety management processes and lead improvements.
3. Implement and develop the Building Safety strategy for the Council’s high-rise properties and complex buildings.
4. Embed a culture of rigour, governance, transparency and accountability within the service.
5. Drive transformation focused on modernising building safety practice and improving service delivery.
Person Requirements:
1. Proven experience in a senior leadership role with a focus on residential building safety.
2. Experience managing large capital programmes, complex contracts, and large in-house services.
3. Understanding of delivering responsive repairs under high demand and pressure.
4. Strong performance culture establishment and maintenance.
5. Experience managing large-scale safety transformation programmes.
6. Experience in a regulated environment with the Social Housing Regulator.
7. Proven track record of engaging and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
8. Successful resource management and delivery of cost-effective, quality services.
9. Experience leading, motivating and inspiring diverse groups of staff.
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail, please reply to this email or contact Vic Singh on (phone number removed) or e-mail your updated CV to (url removed).
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation.)
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.
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