We are currently looking to recruit a Property Improvement Manager (Value and Contracts) to join our Asset Management team here at Housing 21. Within the role you will Provide national leadership on a range of core business strategies to maximise the potential of our assets and demonstrate economic competence and strong financial control. You will be a subject matter expert, leading and managing key sections of departmental activities specialising in, but not restricted to, procurement and value for money, contract management, specification development, digital innovation, technical improvement and innovation. The role will require you to provide national professional, managerial and technical leadership to the business, establishing clear plans and budgets, to drive technical and business improvements with accurate data to underpin decision making. You will also drive improvements to the quality and efficiency of the asset management service through working with internal and external stakeholders, as well as prepare and deliver in depth business reports and presentations for a range of forums and audiences. This role is a mobile role, therefore travel is required in order to meet the needs of the business. The successful candidate will also be required to attend team meetings which may include at our head office in Birmingham as required. Curious to know more? If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, take a look at the job description attached.

• Substantial post qualification experience in a Building Surveying or specialist related discipline.
• Experience either leading a team or engaged as an expert in a specialist technical area related to the built environment
• Experience in developing strategic direction in a social housing environment and directing and implementing policy
• Ability to operate at a senior level across a wide cross section of stakeholders both internally and externally
• Experience of managing consultants and developing and implementing clear objectives and instructions
• Ability to solve complex problems and excellent decision-making skills
• Knowledge of key technical and policy changes affecting the social housing sector in order to implement directional changes
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract law and contract administration
• Detailed knowledge of complex building problems defects and remedies
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations/Planning procedures including CDM regulations and appropriate statutory legislation
• Degree level qualification in Building Surveying, Construction or equivalent
  
  We support our employees to do what they do best, whether that's through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon an offer being made.