Interim Director of Asset Management TLNT1_NI in Belfast

Your new company: The services of Hays have been retained by our client, an established Housing Association based in Belfast, to recruit an interim Director of Asset Management on a temporary contract basis for a period of c. 6-12 months with the possibility of further extension. It is envisaged that this role will be recruited by the Association on a permanent basis in due course. With an active development programme, the Association has a footprint across NI and manages a stock consisting of sheltered schemes and general needs homes.

Your new role: Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for the effective maintenance and asset management of Association homes; for delivering high-quality, customer-focused and value for money services to residents and for leadership of the Assets team. This will include:

• Ensuring that all properties are maintained to a high standard in compliance with the Association's policies and procedures, and DfC regulatory standards.
• Preparing budgets and managing resources to deliver optimum performance, customer and business outcomes, and value for money.
• Managing and developing the Assets team to deliver an effective and consistent service.
• Closely monitoring key contracts, ensuring KPIs are being met cost effectively, including the general maintenance MTC (Measured Term Contract).
• Identifying early unsatisfactory performance by contractors, assertively employing appropriate strategies to quickly rectify shortcomings.
• Leading in the development and implementation of an Asset Management Strategy and associated long-term investment plan.
• Managing the Stock Condition Survey, ensuring that it is regularly updated.
• Ensuring that the annual planned maintenance programme is aligned with the Asset Management Strategy and is effectively delivered.
• Ensuring adherence to the highest standards in Health.

A minimum of eight years' experience in a housing, building or related trade or field with the ability to demonstrate extensive experience in the management of maintenance services. Additionally, you will have:

• Experience of managing maintenance services.
• Experience of leading a staff team.
• Experience in contract management.
• Experience in budget setting, forecasting and control.
• The ability to produce board reports, business cases and presentations.

What you'll get in return: This role offers an immediate start and the opportunity to take up a key role with an established Housing Association based in Belfast. It is envisaged that this role will be recruited on a permanent basis in due course. The initial temporary contract role might interest an individual who is seeking a contract role, but it may also offer good exposure to the post for an individual interested in securing the role on a permanent basis.

What you need to do now: Please contact Andrew McLarnon to discuss this position in confidence. Alternatively, please apply using the link attached to register your interest.