We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association, who are looking to a appoint a Head of Property on a 6-month temporary contract.

This will be a full-time position based in Cambridgeshire, with hybrid working (2/3 days home working) and a daily rate of £450-£500 per day.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience at a ‘Head of’ level and a track record of leading service improvement within social housing.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading and managing the property team, driving improvements in performance in under-performing areas

• Line managing a Contracts Manager (Repairs) and a Compliance Manager, to deliver a high-level property service to tenants

• Implementing productivity tracking and management systems to monitor and enhance team performance

• Driving KPI performance management and establishing performance disciplines for operational staff

• Overseeing contract management, specifically for responsive and planned maintenance

• Mapping and implementing revised processes to improve operational efficiency

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards

• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing

• Experience working with customers within housing

• Experience working at a ‘Head of’ level for a social housing provider

• Experience and track record of leading service improvement for a social housing provider

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Risk assessment and management

• Compliance and due diligence

• Ability to create a climate where employees are involved, empowered and committed

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work on own initiative

• Detailed knowledge of legislation relating to housing assets

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

Working hours:

• Four to five days per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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