ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION About Us The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of social housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services to around 140,000 customers nationwide. Of our 70,000 homes, more than 70% are let at a social or affordable rent, while around 10,000 are owned or part-owned by the people who live in them. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Regional Programme Delivery Manager to join the Guinness Team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy based in our Oldham, Bower House office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style. The overall purpose of the role is to lead a team responsible for complex planned works, building safety remediation and retrofit sustainability projects, whilst providing the highest level of customer service, and maintaining building safety. What we're looking for We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done. You'll be able to demonstrate: Essential: Project management experience delivering complex and high value asset investment programmes. Demonstrable commercial acumen and budget management of all aspects of large and multiple projects. Proven experience of providing excellent customer service. Experience of performance management and motivating a team of professionals. In depth knowledge and experience of building construction, repair techniques, building safety and retrofit to current legislation and regulations, including CDM regulations. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and written, and have experience with writing reports at a senior level. Excellent planning and organisational skills and proven experience of successfully delivering major and complex projects. Proven ability and experience to manage H&S obligations. Knowledge of MS Office, housing and property management systems and an understanding of new technologies related to housing. Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours. Demonstrates the Guinness Leadership and Management Standard Desirable: Up to date practical knowledge of the Building Safety Act, PS9980, PAS2030/25, sprinkler install standards and associated construction practices. Extensive knowledge of building/fire safety, retrofit and renewal/regeneration component replacement. In depth knowledge and understanding of social landlord activities Qualifications Essential: Educated to level 6 (Degree) in building, construction surveying or similar. MRICS or MCIOB and/or member of similar professional body Desirable: Chartered status of RICS or CIOB or similar professional body. NEBOSH certification CFPA Diploma in fire prevention or equivalent If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile. Benefits • Holidays We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). • Competitive Pension Scheme We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. • Benefits Portal We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. • Performance Pay Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility • Life Assurance For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death • Health Plan Options There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade • VDU/DSE Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work • Access to the Finance wellbeing portal • Professional subscription annual payment • Travel season ticket loan • Car lease scheme