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Head of Operations - Repairs & Voids

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 85,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands (County), West Midlands

Expire in: 20 days

Job Description

Head of Operations – Repairs & VoidsA major new housing partnership is getting underway in Birmingham, covering repairs, maintenance and planned investment across Central and West Birmingham

We’re now looking for an experienced Head of Operations to play a key leadership role in establishing and driving operational excellence across this significant contract portfolio.

This is an opportunity for a senior housing professional who wants more than simply managing day-to-day delivery. You’ll have the autonomy and accountability to influence performance, develop teams, strengthen client relationships and drive meaningful commercial and operational improvement.

What We're Looking ForWe’re looking for an established operational leader with a strong background in social housing repairs and maintenance.

You’ll bring:

Significant senior operational experience across repairs, voids and/or maintenance

Strong commercial understanding and experience of managing P&L performance

A proven track record of improving operational and financial performance

Experience leading large multi-trade teams and managing subcontractor partners

Strong understanding of responsive repairs and housing maintenance delivery

Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements

A relevant qualification such as CIOB, RICS, HNC or degree would be advantageous, although relevant experience will be equally valued

A full UK driving licence

The RoleReporting to the Operations Director, you’ll take senior responsibility for the delivery and performance of multiple social housing repairs, voids and cyclical maintenance contracts.

You’ll provide clear direction across a large operational function, ensuring customers receive a high-quality service while the business achieves its financial, contractual and performance objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

Taking overall operational responsibility for responsive repairs, voids and maintenance delivery

Leading and developing large, multi-trade operational teams and subcontractor supply chains

Owning P&L performance, cost control, WIP, debt and margin improvement

Driving productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement across the operation

Using performance data and reporting to identify trends, risks and opportunities

Ensuring contractual, regulatory, health & safety and compliance requirements are consistently met

Holding regular operational and commercial performance reviews, challenging results and agreeing clear improvement actions

What’s on offer?
Up to £90,000 salary  car allowance

25 days annual leave  bank holidays

Flexible working opportunities

Paid volunteering leave

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme and counselling support

Long-term career opportunities within a large housing and facilities services organisation

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