Housing Management Service Better Homes, Better Lives
Position Overview
Are you an accomplished leader with extensive experience in a social housing setting? If so, we are in search of a Head of Housing Management within our Assets Directorate.
This new position based in the beautiful and historic city of Salisbury provides a unique opportunity to lead an outstanding team dealing with all tenancy, repairs and maintenance functions for the Council's 5300 homes in South Wiltshire.
Key Responsibilities
As the Head of Housing Management, you will lead and manage the Housing Landlord Service, ensuring effective planning and management of resources to deliver excellent customer service. Your role encompasses:
1. Project and team management
2. Collaborative partnerships
3. Financial and performance oversight
4. Strategic and business planning
All directly contributing to well-managed and safe homes, with great services for our tenants. Your responsibilities will also include being the Council's lead for support to the Housing Board, who provide assurance and scrutiny to this high-profile service, as well as providing oversight and leading the delivery of our Service Improvement Plan.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking an exceptional candidate who holds a Housing Management Qualification and Chartered Institute of Housing Membership. You will have extensive experience and a demonstrable track record of achievement in social housing management in either a local authority or housing association setting. Essential qualifications include:
1. Comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework
2. Proven experience building and maintaining valued and positive relationships with residents
3. Leadership experience in managing large teams, as well as client and stakeholder groups at a senior level
Why Us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported, and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work, and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying, or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust, and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
Application Process
For more details, or for an informal discussion about this role, contact James Barrah, Director of Assets, or Hayleigh Freestone, Recruitment Specialist.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
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