Director of Maintenance and Commercial Services

Director of Maintenance and Commercial Services Stafford and Shrewsbury (travel across multiple sites) £64,250 per annum Are you looking for a new challenge? Our client has an exciting opportunity for a new Director of Maintenance to join them on a full time, permanent basis. With a commercial emphasis, you will lead on the development and implementation of the Asset Management Strategy to ensure best use is made of Groups assets and ensure revenue streams are minimised. You’ll be the lead officer for the delivery of reactive maintenance service and facilities management including grounds maintenance and adaptations. As an accomplished asset management professional you’ll use your knowledge to drive a high performing customer focussed service which is second to none. You’ll be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of effective performance management, and you’ll be skilled at motivating and influencing colleagues, internal and external stakeholders and working collaboratively to deliver a compliant service. You’ll also bring with you effective Risk and Project Management skills and have experience in the delivery of high quality programmes. Your conscientious work ethic will ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. You’ll be seen as an ambassador for the organisation and you’ll develop excellent working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders including the relevant Boards and Committees. Your integral role in the team and the organisation will help ensure that the transformation into a modern, customer-focused business will be assured.. Job requirements * Be responsible for day to day operations and management of the reactive maintenance team ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and legal expectations. * Inform strategic planning processes, contributing to the development and implementation of the Company’s approach to asset management that underpins our objective of providing high quality homes and communities. * Effectively manage all delegated budgets, reporting on performance against budget as required. * Be a visible and effective leader, modelling exemplary behaviour for staff in promoting a culture of delivering high quality customer-centred services. * Contribute to the development and delivery of business plans and operational action plans where appropriate, including the strategic planning of the future and growth of the service. What they're looking for: * Building Services or related professional qualification (RICS/MCIOB) or equivalent senior operations experience. * Evidence of continuous professional development * Significant experience of delivering contractual services, in an affordable housing setting * Proven track record of delivering effective and efficient operations and services in a high-volume, customer focused day to day reactive repairs service including gas repairs, void services, and facilities management services including ground maintenance and adaptations * Financial and commercial awareness and the ability to analyse complex information with clarity * Demonstrates a commitment to customers being at the heart of what they do in all activities Please see the job profile for more details on the job requirements for this role. Our client offers benefits such as contributory pension, Life Insurance based on two times your annual base salary, gym membership and BUPA Healthcare. Further to this you can expect 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), a comprehensive induction programme and excellent ongoing training. They are a strong, resilient and effective provider of homes and care services throughout Shropshire and Staffordshire, with 18,000 homes, employ 800 people and they will have a turnover of almost £100m. The Group has ambitious plans to build more homes and provide even better choice for their customers and communities. #directorofmaintenance #housingplusgroup #career #recruitment #recruiting #Careers #newcareeropportunity