Internal Secondment Opportunity – Divisional Operations Director North – 3 Months We are thrilled to offer an exciting internal secondment opportunity for an Operations or Portfolio Manager ready to take the next step in their career development. This temporary role, commencing in January 2025, will last for a period of up to three months while we recruit for the position permanently. We recognise the importance of strong leadership within the Division and are eager to provide a talented member of our team the chance to step up, gain invaluable experience, and enhance their skillset in a senior capacity. This secondment is designed to support your professional growth, offering you the opportunity to broaden your expertise and demonstrate your capabilities in a leadership role. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and motivate a team of Operations Managers across the North Manage KPI performance through strong, supportive, and inspiring leadership. Devise and implement processes to drive positive behaviours and outcomes. Hold the team accountable, fostering a culture of ownership and responsibility. Conduct regular 1-1s, setting ambitious yet realistic SMART goals and objectives. Drive operational performance through planning, execution, and clear goal communication. Set and manage high standards through planned meetings, visits, audits, and coaching. Proactively manage client relationships, ensuring effective communication and reporting through Operations Managers. Lead on Health & Safety Audit and Fire Risk Assessment processes, ensuring compliance. Direct and support property-based operations and health & safety processes, including rent collection, debt management, inspections, and financial processes. Drive exceptional check-in experiences and compliance through summer turnaround processes. Proactively review competency levels and training requirements within the team. Manage budget performance, identifying variances and supporting ways to improve. Direct the narrative around ESG and support messaging and initiatives. Ensure 100% compliance with ANUK requirements, overseeing visits, audits, and assessments. Liaise with regulatory authorities as required, in conjunction with the Central H&S Team. Application Process: Please apply through Talos. A short interview process will follow, likely conducted via Microsoft Teams. Things to Consider: Before applying, we encourage you to reflect on how your current role can be temporarily covered during your secondment. Consider potential colleagues who might be able to step into your position temporarily and discuss this with your line manager. While this is a temporary opportunity, the skills and experiences gained during the secondment will strengthen your career prospects and support your future development within the organisation. Looking Ahead: As part of our commitment to professional development, we aim to offer more secondment opportunities whenever possible. We understand that learning extends beyond the classroom and are dedicated to enhancing our career pathways for our team to showcase their talents in senior roles. Deadline for applications is 6th January 2025 at 5pm. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Jon Badge at jon.badgewearehomesforstudents.com