Director of Property Services

Lincoln Cornhill is proud to be working with a reputable Housing Association in West London who are seeking to appoint a permanent Director of Property Services, with hybrid working of 2-3 days working from home. The annual salary for the position is £82,000 per annum.

The post holder will provide overall leadership to the delivery of customer-focused asset management strategies and programmes, meeting the organisations objectives and all legal and regulatory requirements. As a member of the Senior Management Team, develop, embed, and champion delivery of the organisations vision, values, strategy, and business plans. Contribute to the ongoing strategic development of the company and the continuous improvement of all areas of the business.

The range of duties which are covered include:

• Strategic leadership of property services & asset management, creating and delivering a range of strategies including the asset management and environmental strategies; and policies that deliver asset management and estate-based services.
• To be the responsible person for building safety, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements including fire, electricity, gas, water, asbestos and lift safety.
• Lead the property services teams, ensuring that staff are supported and empowered to deliver high quality homes and services in line with home and service standards.
• Ensure full and effective resident engagement on asset management and property services related activities.
• Maintain a strong focus on the external environment ensuring that the organisation is aware of and responds to changing requirements, expectations and best practice in relation to property services activities.
• Ensure the effective procurement and management of contracts and specifications, developing and maintaining excellent partnerships with external suppliers/stakeholders & contractors which support the delivery of the key activities and ensure VFMS.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree level qualification or Chartered status in a relevant discipline involving building or construction.
• Track record of success at management level delivering customer focused services in housing management and/or repairs & maintenance.
• Experience of contributing towards formulation and implementation of business strategy and plans together with delivery of these plans.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of effective asset management, repairs and maintenance approaches.
• Experience in working effectively with Directors and Boards.
• Experience of managing activity within business plans and of managing risk.

For further information on the vacancy or to enquire about other suitable posts please email rbirbeck@lincolncornhill.com.

If this position is not for you, but you know of someone who may be suitable please pass on our contact details.

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