Head of Personal Development - London, United Kingdom - Business HR Solutions (Consultancy) Ltd

Description

Hours:
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 7.May be required to work occasional evenings and public holidays.


Contract:
Permanent

Our client, Peter Bedford Housing Association (PBHA), is a housing association with charitable aims that create positive change in people's lives.

As well as homes and support, they empower people to learn, access work and discover their creative talents.

Based mainly in Hackney, Islington, and Newham, they work with people who are homeless, have mental ill health, learning difficulties and multiple needs.

PBHA are committed to an asset based and psychologically informed approach to their work. Mutual support, participation and personal development for both staff and service users are key to this.

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Property and Development will oversee the provision of high-quality asset management and repair services in-line with PBHA values and strategic objectives.

The role will help to ensure that PBHA's work, and homes, meet building standards, health and safety obligations, regulatory framework, and will always provide a high-quality service to PBHA tenants.

Spearhead line-management of PBHA's Property and Development Team through performance management and handling employee relations issues if necessary.
Lead Housing Development programmes ensuring compliance with building standards, health and safety and regulatory requirements.
Participate in on-call rota and respond appropriately to out of hours incidents.
Provide strategic and operational direction to enhance the long-term management and investment objectives of the property portfolio.
Ensure PBHA's assets are surveyed and data records are established and upheld to monitor property condition.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, present to Board and Services Committee, offering recommendations in accordance with the Asset Management Strategy.

Develop high quality policies, procedures and systems relating to Property and Development Service.
Advise tenants and other PBHA teams on strategy and future policy implementation.
Propose appropriate partnership development opportunities to the Senior Leadership Team.
Monitor and evaluate service delivery, collating information for monthly, quarterly and annual performance metrics.
Respond proactively to complaints regarding services, staff and contractors.
Aid team in creating and maintaining good working relations with landlords, contractors and professional consultants.
Substantial project or change management experience.
Experience developing specifications for property related tenders and managing contracts.
Building related qualification and professional body membership, e.g. RCIS/MCIOB, degree or HND in building management.
Knowledge of project management, e.g. Experience of housing development issues, funding, approaches and financing.
Strong IT and data management skills.
Peter Bedford Housing Association offers in return:

~ Enhanced company sick pay
~ Access to an extensive range of training
~ 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, rising up to 30 days with service
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Eye care vouchers
~ Agile working.

Peter Bedford Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities employer who support an inclusive culture and diversity for their staff and those they represent.

Currently, PBHA have an underrepresentation from men and disabled communities.