Our local authority client based in North Northampton are urgently seeking an experiencedHousing Capital Investment Operations Manager. *£500 a day Umbrella Purpose of the job To provide an effective service for managing all aspects of the Councils statutory capital property investment programme (excluding Gas, Electric and Voids), stock condition surveys, cyclical programmes and adaptations to the homes of tenants of the Council. To ensure Council homes receive capital investment, stock condition surveys, cyclical programmes and adaptations in a timely and efficient manner, to comply with the Councils corporate objectives and statutory Landlord duties to repair and maintain properties in line with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 the Housing Act 2004, plus other relevant legislation. To deliver a professional and cost effective housing capital investment function for the Council across North Northamptonshire from Robinson Way and Fleming Road Depots, including all aspects of the Councils statutory capital property investment programme, stock condition surveys, cyclical programmes and adaptations to the homes of tenants of the Council. Principal responsibilities Day to day management of the Capital Investment, Technical, Cyclical, Adaptations and office teams, managing resources to ensure that the service meets statutory requirements and monitoring performance to ensure that the service meets service plan and performance indicator targets and operational needs. To act as the lead officer and senior technical advisor for the Councils statutory capital property investment programme (excluding Gas, Electric and Voids), stock condition surveys, cyclical programmes and adaptations areas of Housing Property Services, providing Health and Safety, legislative guidance and technical support to the Capital Investment Teams and the Council. Preparing reports and attending meetings as required. To procure, implement and manage the provision of suitable specialist contracts (for example, roofing, energy improvements etc.) used by the Capital Investment Team to ensure a consistently high quality of service delivery to service users. To procure and manage suitable contractors, as required, to support the in house Direct Labour Organisation staff in the fulfilment of the delivery of the Councils statutory capital property investment programme, stock condition surveys, cyclical programmes and council housing adaptation requirements. To proactively manage staff development and training to ensure the team has the requisite levels of knowledge, skills, and competency validation to perform their roles. Education, Qualifications and Training Degree or equivalent experience in social housing maintenance. Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) qualification. Willing to undertake training as and when required to cover changes in regulation and legislation. Experience and Knowledge Extensive knowledge and understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation. Extensive Knowledge and understanding of capital property investment and maintenance service delivery including working at a senior level. Significant experience of procuring contracts. Experience of budget monitoring. Strong contract management and project management skills. Significant experience in the use of repairs scheduling IT software systems. Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained. At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.