WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Basic Salary of up to 38k per annum DOE.
Monday to Friday working hours, 8.30am-4.30pm.
Following a 6-month probation, the opportunity to work 2 days from home (Hybrid) will become available.
Following a 6-month probation, there is flexibility to start between 7am and 10am on office-based days that are not team days, with hours adjusted accordingly
36-hour weeks!
Initially - 26 days leave + Bank holidays + Birthday off. Rising to 31 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday with additional service!!!
9% Pension contribution scheme!!
Prospect of an amazing career within a terrific business
The best in training, upskilling and self-development
Hugely supportive and collaborative culture, progression opportunities are consistent.
Death in Service
Critical Illness cover
Permanent position from day one
Employee Assistance Programme
Private Medical Healthcare for you, your spouse and children following probation!!
Staff social events
Annual Strategy Meeting in which your voice can be heard, you can have your say in what you think the business should do!
THE BUSINESS
Westray Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Housing Collaboration Manager for our client who specialise in procurement & new build solutions for social housing organisations based in Newcastle. Our client works with a wide range of housing providers and public sector organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
This role would suit someone who has worked within a housing associations with a background centring around asset management/sustainability/repairs/maintenance management / project management, etc
THE ROLE
Delivering in conjunction with the Head of Collaboration key partnership and collaboration projects engaging with both internal and external stakeholders. The role will contribute to the growth and development of the organisation creating optimal outcomes for the organisation.
To understand the business operating model to deliver key business objectives and promotion through undertaking research, analysis of data information
Working independently or as part of a team as is appropriate to support activities to devise, plan and implement partnership models across multiple stakeholder groups forming part of the organisational Collaboration Plan
Project report writing at all stages of the process to be professional and to a high standard of cognisance
Build relationships with stakeholders to ensure desired results are achieved, resource is utilised in the most efficient way and the interests of all stakeholders are satisfied.
Complete detailed research from which concise analysis of the content is summarised for ease of understanding and future use
This role operates predominantly within the social housing sector, working in partnership with housing association asset investment teams and contractors/suppliers to design and deliver collaborative models that unlock financial efficiencies, enhance sector capability and generate measurable value.
Agree clear partnership objectives with the Head of Collaboration and key stakeholders
Representing professionally while ensuring Brand Values are fully embraced
Identifying and mitigating potential risks on a project by project basis
Producing detailed Project Plans providing clear delivery timelines
Understanding the aims and objectives of each project ensuring milestones are achieved
Supporting the activities of the Head of Collaboration to create a Collaboration engagement strategy, playing an active role in its delivery
Representing the business at regional forums and working groups, where appropriate
Conducting research and data analysis for project initiatives
Leading on the delivery of project tasks to support the building of strong corporate partnerships
Representing the business in a professional and knowledgeable manner to all stakeholders, partners and potential partners displaying a full understanding of the business.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post-holder has the necessary experience and/or training
THE PERSON
Demonstrate the ability to analyse and implement structured partnership delivery tasks
Ability to thoroughly research topics and to provide effective analysis of findings
Possess high levels of commercial acumen
Full understanding of standard IT packages including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills both written and oral and the ability to speak articulately and confidently with senior level audiences
Flexible, resourceful and efficient
The ability to manage workload and prioritise task requests
Working effectively as an effective team member or under own initiative
A Levels / HND
Advanced Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
Desirable:
Multiple Stakeholder Partnership creation experience
Awareness of sustainability / energy efficiency regulations in social housing
Experience of working within a commercial environment delivering project outcomes
Experience managing stakeholder relationships.
Exposure to managing high intensity workloads liaising with external partners.
Experience working with housing associations, local authorities or within the social housing sector.
TO APPLY
Please send your updated CV to Tony Hutchinson or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group