Interim Director Property Operations

Provide effective leadership to the Property Services Team, overseeing all aspects of customer-focused and cost-effective asset management and maintenance strategy and operations.

Effectively and proactively manage strategic and operational risks associated with asset management, including the health and safety of customers, staff and visitors in all premises owned by the organisation.

Client Details

My client is one of the South Wests largest independent housing associations, providing quality affordable homes to local people in housing need for more than 90 years. They manage over 2000 properties across this region.

Description

• Lead an effective maintenance and improvements service which achieves high levels of customer satisfaction and value for money.
• Ensure that all properties comply with all relevant legislation and regulation including the Regulator of Social Housing's Regulatory Standards, the Decent Homes Standard, the Housing Health & Safety Rating System and all applicable health & safety and CDM legislation.
• Exercise budgetary control and effective financial management controls for the section and contribute to the development and implementation of robust budget setting and business planning processes within the organisation
• Lead on the continued development and implementation of our asset management strategy, including all aspects of current and future property needs including carbon reduction.
• Develop and maintain an in depth understanding of the long-term performance of the overall stock portfolio and the investment needs of individual and groups of properties. Ensure, including through our stock condition survey, that all property data is accurate, up-to-date and manged effectively.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance & Resources to ensure that our 30-year business plan reflects the investment required in our homes and neighbourhoods.

Profile

A successful Interim Director Property Operations should have:

• Proven expertise in property and asset management operations within social housing
• Strong leadership and management skills in overseeing multi discipline asset management teams
• Comprehensive knowledge of property regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in developing and implementing operational strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate
• Opportunity to lead property operations within a reputable organisation.
• Agile working