The role of Head of Void Performance will include:
1. Lead the preparation of budgets, risk assessments and cash flow forecasts for the end to end Void Service
2. Manage implementation to the highest possible quality and standards driving operational and financial performance levels to support improved customer experience
3. Lead a programme to review the end to end void performance from customer termination through to re-let including mapping processes
4. Engaging stakeholders and managing the implementation of process improvements ensuring they are appropriately embedded and effective and delivering sustained customer and Group benefit
5. Continually monitor the delivery of all work and services to the Group's customers and test and challenge the outcomes to ensure that excellent customer services
6. Deliver high quality Void Service and programmes within agreed capital and revenue expenditure through effective financial performance/budgetary management to achieve timely completion of projects and value for money ensuring they remain effective and are being operated within appropriate financial policies and procedures
7. Establish the role as national liaison for Housing, SSL and Development. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers and at a national, regional and local level including our supply chain partners, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery, ensuring they are dealt with appropriately and required changes are implemented to reduce future issues
8. Audit and review field based performance information (both self-delivery and contractor), to ensure quality of service is maintained and continuous improvement identified
9. Periodically review the service and make recommendations for improvement to ensure the quality of the service delivery is improved and value for money is achieved
10. Manage, prepare and analyse monthly performance reports to drive and improve service delivery and performance for customers
11. Work closely with the regional teams to deliver a nationally consistent high-quality service, sharing best practice and driving continual improvement
Skills and experiences:
12. Degree, management qualification or relevant professional qualification
13. Proven experience of undertaking a similar role within the Property industry managing a housing function
14. Robust working knowledge of relevant housing legislation, regulations and good practice
15. Experience working on a variety of complex void cases
16. Proven experience of implementing strategy within a large, complex organisation
17. Proven experience of leading, motivating and performance managing a team
18. Proven experience of managing projects with strong project management skills
19. Proven experience of producing progress reports, including making recommendations for changes needed to ensure delivery
20. Substantial experience of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
21. 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
22. A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
23. Life Assurance
24. Employee Advice Service including counselling
25. Cycle to Work scheme
26. Voluntary health plans
27. Employee discounts
28. Wellbeing support and tools
29. Employee recognition scheme
30. Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
31. £64,460 per annum (rising to £67,852 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
The full time equivalent salary for this role is £73,688 based on 40 hours per week rising to £77,546 after 12 months service and subject to satisfactory performance
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