Role Overview:
Join us in shaping brighter futures we’re on the lookout for a Specialist Housing and Services Director to lead on creating innovative, community-driven solutions that provide real social impact. You’ll work with partners to design and deliver services that help people live independently and thrive, by combining safe, quality homes with wraparound support.
We’re looking for a visible leader, so it goes without saying that you’ll be on site at least two to three days a week. You’ll work from our fantastic office at Hudson Quay in Middlesbrough, as well as on site with partners and within our supported services.
If you’re an exceptional leader looking to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you! We’re also open to hearing from candidates who are ready to take the next step in their career.
Thirteen Benefits:
* Salary - £105,000 per annum
* Annual leave 31 days, a day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays
* Pension up to 17% contributions (flexible contribution rates of up to 7% colleague and up to 10% employer)
* Simply Health save money on common health expenses and get access to health and wellbeing support services
* T’dar our Discount and Reward platform giving you huge savings on everyday brands
* Opportunities to buy and sell annual leave
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive impact across our core operating area of Teesside, Humberside and West Yorkshire, by offering commissioners and partners trusted, compliant services that reduce long-term public service demand.
* Lead strategic service expansion by identifying opportunities to enhance our housing and wraparound services, in line with local need and commissioner priorities.
* Champion the design of progressive pilots and co-create housing service models that aim to reduce homelessness, enhance health and wellbeing, boost employability and lower rates of re-offending.
* Ensure services are delivered within robust financial frameworks, with full cost recovery and surpluses factored into all contracts. This will enable us to reinvest in our customers and communities.
* Shape future housing and support demand by proactively influencing key partners at local, regional and national level. Our partners include local and combined authorities, the NHS, MoJ, DWP, the Regulator of Social Housing and Homes England.
* Develop strategic partnerships to expand reach into emerging need areas, in line with commissioner needs, financial viability, and strategic fit.
About You:
* A credible and trusted leader with in-depth insight into the supported housing landscape. You’ll also have a strong understanding of partner needs across our operating area.
* A sector advocate who builds impactful partnerships and influences commissioners and regulators at regional and national level.
* An empowering and authentic leader who combines strategic vision, commercial acumen and customer focus.
* You’ll inspire your teams to deliver outstanding housing and support services that create a lasting, positive outcomes for our customers and communities.
* Proactively horizon scans to anticipate future service needs, assess risk and financials, and plan for long-term viability. You’ll champion innovation, compliance and financial sustainability.
* Proven track record in developing flexible service models that address long-term societal challenges.
Why Thirteen Group?
Thirteen offers housing and support services across England’s North East, Yorkshire and Humber regions. Today, we own and manage over 36,000 homes, with over 1,600 colleagues providing services for around 100,000 customers.
Our vision is to be the most trusted housing association, with happy customers. This is an exciting time to join Team Thirteen. We have a new Business Strategy built on three foundations: Happy customers, Fantastic homes, and Brilliant people.
Following a colleague-led culture refresh, we’re embedding our ‘Better Together’ approach as well as our values: Accountable, Proactive, Courageous, Considerate.
And we have just secured the highest possible C1/G1/V1 ratings following an inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing.
But rather than rest on our laurels, we’re pressing ahead with transforming how we work to make sure we can continue to deliver great things.
Interested?
Take a look at the recruitment pack which includes further details about this opportunity
If you'd like further information about the role, please contact Thirteen's Talent team by emailing: recruitment@thirteengroup.co.uk .
We’re not working with recruitment partners on this position.
Are You Ready for a Rewarding Challenge?
Join us at Thirteen Group and be a part of our vision to improve lives every day. APPLY NOW and start your journey towards making a meaningful impact in our community!
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