Head of Repairs

Head of Repairs in Newent (GL18), GL18 | Acorn by Synergie My career My jobs MA My account Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Planned Maintenance Manager Niyaa People Fairview, Cheltenham (GL50), GL50 1EP £350 - £400 per day, Benefits null 1 month ago Surveyor (Asset & Development) Gloucester City Homes High Orchard, Gloucester (GL1), GL1 1DG £44,892.19 per annum 3 weeks ago Facilities Management Supervising Engineer MASS Consultants Corsham (SN13) From £45,000 to £55,000 per annum DOE 2 days ago Conservatory & Building Manager Equals One Ltd Elgin Industrial Estate, Swindon (SN2) £50,000 per annum 2 weeks ago Facilities Manager Vinci Facilities Swindon, Wiltshire 2 days ago Working Supervisor (FM & Building Services) TECREC (ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS) LTD Bristol (BS10) £50,000 per annum 4 days ago Site Services Manager Hunter Selection Patchway, Bristol (BS34), BS32 0BF Up to £62000 per annum + 32 days holiday, pension, LA X2, flexible hou 1 month ago Facilities Manager Morson Edge Bristol (BS16) £22 per hour + None 1 month ago Maintenance Supervisor Alex Young Recruitment Ltd Dorcan Trading Estate, Swindon (SN3), SN3 5HH From £45,000 to £50,000 per annum overtime, company benefits 1 month ago Repairs Manager Otis Bristol, Avon, BS32 4AQ Competitive + benefits 1 day ago Head of Repairs Acorn by Synergie Newent (GL18), GL18 Permanent Contract; Hybrid Published: 1 day ago Competitive Benefits Apply Save Head of Repairs Acorn by Synergie Apply Come make a real difference as our new Head of Repairs Operations! Everyone should have a warm, safe, affordable home. We're working with our recruitment partners Acorn by Synergie to look for a new Head of Repairs Operations. Note to other agencies: we have engaged Acorn by Synergie exclusively for this campaign and we're not looking for any further support. Any unsolicited CVs submitted will be treated as a gift and no fee will be payable, and such contact may impact any future decision to work with you. As our Head of Repairs Operations, you'll play a key role in making this a reality for thousands of families in our communities. Leading a wide-ranging operational service, you'll be responsible for the delivery of responsive repairs, empty homes refurbishment, grounds maintenance, cleaning services and planned maintenance programmes. Working closely with tenants, colleagues and contractors, you'll ensure we deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service that gets things right first time and achieves excellent levels of customer satisfaction. You'll be part of the Senior Management Team, helping to shape and deliver our ambitions for customer experience, service excellence and value for money. You'll lead multi-disciplinary teams and provide technical expertise across repairs, maintenance and facilities management, supporting the wider organisation to deliver safe, compliant and well-maintained homes. You'll take a proactive, performance-led approach, using insight, data and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement. Working closely with the Assistant Director of Repairs, you'll help shape the future direction of the service, ensuring operational performance, compliance and customer outcomes remain at the heart of everything we do. What you'll bring to our team Focused on delivering excellent customer outcomes, you'll be an experienced and inspiring leader with a strong track record of managing operational repairs and maintenance services. You'll be passionate about service improvement, performance and developing high-performing teams. As a member of the Senior Management Group, you'll take ownership of operational performance, risk management and regulatory compliance within your areas of responsibility. You'll be comfortable influencing stakeholders at all levels and leading teams through change while maintaining a strong customer focus. What we are looking for An experienced senior manager who has led multi-disciplined trade teams and worked alongside external contractors and partners. Skilled and experienced in housing repairs, empty homes refurbishment, facilities management, grounds maintenance and cleaning services. Demonstrable experience of contract procurement, contract management and service delivery. Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop and performance manage teams. Experience creating and delivering operational plans that drive service improvement and excellent customer outcomes. Knowledge of health and safety, building safety, HHSRS, damp and mould management and relevant housing legislation. Excellent strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and creating a positive, collaborative culture. A clear understanding of risk management, value for money and continuous improvement principles. Qualifications Qualified to degree level, HND or equivalent in a relevant subject area, or qualified through significant sector experience. Relevant management qualification such as ILM, CMI or similar (desirable). Evidence of Continuous Professional Development. MRICS or MCIOB would be an advantage. Full driving licence and access to a car insured for business use. NEBOSH Construction Certificate or similar health and safety qualification/experience (desirable). Project Management qualification (desirable). Key Details Salary: £68,949 per annum. Location: Newent, Gloucestershire, with hybrid and flexible working. Full-time and permanent contract 37 hour week. 26 days holiday with one additional day for each year of service up to an additional 4 days Social Housing Pension Scheme including life cover x3 annual salary with Two Rivers Housing matching employee contribution plus 2% up to employer cap of 12% with a minimum Employee contribution of 4% Medicash health cash back plan Annual professional membership fee Want to know more? For the full list of responsibilities and requirements, please find the full job description here. How to Apply To help us find the right person for this role, we are working with our recruitment partners Acorn by Synergie. They are managing the recruitment process on our behalf so, if you would like to join us or find out more about the role please get in touch with Luke Robért using the details below. / 07551 353 260 If you would like to apply after finding out more, we'll require the following for consideration: Updated CV Personal statement highlighting why you would like to join Two Rivers Housing and how you believe you meet the requirements set out in our person specification (max of 500 words) The deadline for applying is midnight on Sunday 1st November If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of this process, then please contact our recruitment partners who will be happy to help. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment. 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