Director of Investment Delivery in Milton Keynes

SettleParadigm is a new organisation formed through the merger of Settle Group and Paradigm Housing Group. Our priority is to deliver more high-quality affordable homes, excellent services and neighbourhoods we can be proud of. We currently manage over 30,000 homes across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and surrounding counties. By joining together, we are realising the benefits of scale while remaining locally focused and connected to the communities we serve. Our shared ambition is to build more affordable homes and deliver even greater impact for our residents.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of investment delivery within one of the UK’s most ambitious housing groups. As Director of Investment Delivery, you will lead a critical function responsible for investment, voids, retrofit and major asset projects across our portfolio.

About the role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Property and as a key member of the Leadership Team, you will:

• Lead the organisation’s investment, voids and retrofit strategy, ensuring delivery aligns with corporate ambitions, regulatory requirements and resident expectations.
• Oversee the delivery of large-scale planned works, retrofit programmes and complex asset projects, ensuring homes remain safe, compliant and of high quality.
• Drive performance, productivity and value for money across in-house teams and external contractors.
• Lead on securing and delivering retrofit funding programmes, including SHDF and other initiatives.
• Champion data-led decision making, continuous improvement and innovation across the function.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, building safety requirements and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver strategic asset management priorities and support long-term sustainability goals.

The role will be based across our operating regions, with regular travel required and a flexible approach to hybrid working.

About you

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader with:

• Significant experience delivering large-scale investment, voids and asset programmes within social housing or a similar environment.
• Proven track record of leading retrofit programmes and securing external funding.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing substantial budgets and driving value for money.
• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements, including building safety, compliance and housing standards.
• Experience leading high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams and driving cultural and operational change.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level.

You will be a strategic, forward-thinking leader who is passionate about delivering excellent services to residents, with the ability to balance long-term vision and operational delivery.

Why join SettleParadigm?

This is a pivotal role within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation undergoing significant transformation. You will play a central part in delivering safe, sustainable homes and shaping the future of investment delivery at scale. We offer an ambitious, supportive environment where your leadership will directly impact residents, communities and the long-term success of the organisation.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At SettleParadigm, we know that our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that what makes working here different is our commitment to be a place where people enjoy their work, where everyone can belong, and where professionalism and passion shine through in everything we do. As an employer of over 1,000 people, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and community where everyone is respected, valued, and welcomed. We promote fairness and ensure no discrimination based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, or other protected characteristics. We positively promote diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you.

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