Service Manager- Asset Strategy - Kirklees, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom - AKTON Resourcing Ltd

Description

Job Title:
Service Manager - Asset Strategy & Performance


Location:
Huddersfield

Contract: 3 Months


Salary:
£500 - £550/day

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Service Manager to join our local authority client in Yorkshire.

As the Service Manager for Asset Strategy & Performance, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic, operational, and financial management within the service area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and coordinate strategy and performance functions across Assets, Building Safety, and Development Teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Service in strategic planning, operational management, and financial oversight.
Lead and coordinate strategy and performance functions across various teams.
Establish performance management and monitoring regimes, driving service improvement initiatives.
Introduce and implement Standard Operating Procedures in line with Service EQFM approach.
Contribute to team approach to data and intelligence development.
Build key relationships to ensure holistic planning and programming.
Champion the delivery of Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with Kirklees Housing Standard.
Oversee a team of strategy, project, and performance specialists, including line management responsibilities.
Monitor and support commissioning and procurement processes, ensuring quality and value for money across programs

Essential Skills and Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven track record of delivering targets and goals within operational plans.
Ability to collaborate with partner organisations to achieve common objectives.
Previous experience with data input and maintenance of databases/Contact Management Systems.
Strong literacy, numeracy, and computer literacy skills.
Knowledge of Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding Legislation.
Flexibility and adaptability to drive performance improvement.
Strong team working skills coupled with the ability to work independently.
Proven experience in budgetary control and management.
Full and valid driving license, with ability to use a car for travel.
This is a challenging yet rewarding role within a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for strategic management and performance improvement, we encourage you to apply