We are recruiting for a new Head of Housing Management to join us on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis. This role will be home-based with regular travel across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Team meetings will be held in Peterborough or Birmingham.
Mencap delivers Housing Management services to approximately 750 tenants in 250 properties across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Following an external review of the Housing Management function, we are seeking an individual to lead a transformation project, with experience in process improvement and delivering high-quality services to tenants.
Responsibilities include:
1. Leading and transforming the housing function at Mencap, ensuring compliance with regulations.
2. Planning and delivering the transformation, defining and achieving financial and non-financial objectives.
3. Reviewing current processes and policies to identify gaps and implement improvements.
4. Collaborating with other departments and senior leaders.
5. Developing and implementing strategic plans to enhance service delivery and expand services.
Candidate requirements:
* Experience in a 'Head of' role within a Local Authority or Social Housing environment.
* Leadership experience in housing management within a large, complex organization.
* Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy management, and social housing regulations.
* Ability to analyze performance data and make strategic decisions.
* Proven track record of planning and delivering housing management transformation projects.
* Exceptional leadership and communication skills to motivate teams and drive improvements.
* Chartered Institute of Housing Professional Qualification Level 5 or equivalent (desirable).
In-depth details can be found in the attached Job Description.
If this position sounds like you, please apply now by uploading your updated CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for the role. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities. For more information about the scheme, please visit the official government website.
For more details on our benefits, please see the attached document outlining the perks available to our team.
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We support individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and carers, advocating for a kinder, fairer, and more inclusive society.
Everyone at Mencap works either directly with people with learning disabilities or as colleagues supporting our mission. We foster an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. We have various network groups for different communities and identities, promoting diversity and inclusion.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and offer various contract types and working patterns. We value your personality and values and will provide training and development to help you succeed in your role.
Our benefits include 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays), discounts, health cash plans, interest-free loans, and more.
#J-18808-Ljbffr