Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is proud to be working with a reputable Housing Association in South Wales to appoint a Head of Projects and Commercial for a period of 3-6 months, with the potential to go permanent.The Opportunity Working closely with the Director of Assets and Regeneration, this is an operational roledesigned to deliver the organisation's Corporate Plan, vision and values through high quality, high impact project delivery though both quality and value for money.The Interim Head of Projects & Commercial will develop and lead the delivery of the core Asset operational functions.You will be managing a projects budget of circa £10m and be responsible for client side interface with the Association's Repairs & Maintenance Subsidiary, responsible for the procurement of contracts, overseeing disrepair and operational delivery of the Assets Strategy.Delivering excellence in leadership, creating a high support, high challenge environment where colleagues are inspired, enabled and empowered to do their best work and deliver on the organisation's purpose.
The Head of Service Team will be tasked with establishing strong working relationships across all of our functions, supporting our ambitious aspirations for cultural change.
As Head of three senior managers, you will act as guardians of our values and behaviours.This role will require a proactive approach seeking out opportunities for the function to add further value within the organisation, deliver an outstanding customer and colleague experience and drive the organisation forward as a landlord and employer of choice.Responsibilities:Provide leadership to the team and operational directionProvide oversight across the directorate and organisation to ensure value for money and control of internal and external operation resourceBe actively involved in all projects to ensure high levels of Customer Care and Health & SafetyTake a commercial approach to managing the team and external/ internal contractors/ stakeholdersReport on quantitative & valid KPI'sCreate a high challenge environment to deliver the organisations ambitionsProvide operational & commercial support on investment and dis-investment programmesCollaborate with the finance and legal teams to structure investment, disinvestment acquisition opportunitiesContinually monitor and evaluate the performance of the asset portfolio, identifying areas for improvement and optimisationReport on financial performance of assets, providing detailed insights into returns on investment, depreciation, and maintenance costsDeliver on the Asset Strategy commitment to DecarbonisationProvide strategic direction in the development of a regeneration strategy that can take a longer-term view beyond their future major works programmes with the aim that their Homes & Neighbourhoods meet their quality standards and ambitionExperience Required:Have a relevant qualification i.e.
degree level in commercial management, project management/quantity surveyingHold a an appropriate professional membership such RICS or CIOBProven track record of managing and continuously improving in a project management/commercial settingPossess proven change management experienceIllustrate excellent report writing skills (including Board papers) to help support effective decision makingBenefits:25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays9 day fortnight and Friday early finishSubsidised gym membershipEnhanced Health CoverUp to 9% employer pension contribution