Top job! Director of Community Enterprises [New Position]
- Full time
- £75,652 – £78,690
- Glasgow
- Closing 21st September 2023
- Advertised from 5th September 2023
Role
Govan Housing Association is a community focused Registered Social Landlord based in Govan, Glasgow. The Association possesses a rich history - one of development and innovation. Founded in 1971, the Association was the first community based housing provider, leading the way for social housing provision in Scotland. After more than 50 years of operating in the housing sector, the Association now manages approximately 1,600 socially rented properties and over 600 factored properties, as well as taking an active role in the regeneration of the area. The Association is the ‘parent’ within a Group structure.
The Director of Community Enterprises is a new and exciting position that has been created following significant growth of our Group. We are looking for the right individual to become part of our Group Executive Management Team. The role will provide strategic and operational management and leadership of the Group’s two subsidiaries – the ‘Govan Home Team’ and our new ‘Water Row Company’. The Govan Home Team provides repairs and maintenance services to the Association. The Water Row Company will provide mid-market rental properties, factoring services and money advice services.
We are seeking to employ an experienced, customer focused individual to work closely and collaboratively with the Group Executive Management Team, and the Group’s governing bodies - to provide vision, leadership, strategic direction and delivery.
The successful candidate will be qualified to degree level in a relevant discipline or have equivalent business improvement experience - with a clear track record of working at a senior level within commercially successful businesses. Experience of dealing with strategic and operational partners including statutory bodies and third sector organisations, as well as community organisations and representatives, is essential.
You will have a strategic and entrepreneurial approach with the ability to bring creativity, innovation and insight into your work and the development of both subsidiaries.
Application notes
To apply, please email your CV with covering letter [detailing why you are right for this position] to recruitment@govanha.org.uk or alternatively contact Corporate Services Department, on 0141 440 0308. If you have any questions about this role please contact Laura MacLeod, Corporate Services Officer on 0141 440 6871.
Closing date for CVs is 12 noon on 21 September 2023 and interviews will be held week commencing 2 October 2023. If you are being called for interview we will contact you by telephone or email on or before Thursday 28 September 2023.
Top job! Senior Technical Officer x2
- Full time
- £46,728 – £50,556
- On site: Glasgow
- Closing 31st July 2024
Glasgow West Housing Association Ltd is a voluntary, not for profit organisation and a registered charity. With history dating back to 1978, we have a vision of shaping thriving communities. With over 1500 rented properties: Homes are our purpose, service and sustainability is our priority.
Following a recent restructure of our Services and Technical Departments, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Technical Officer. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who can demonstrate their commitment to delivering high quality projects to an excellent standard.
Located in the heart of Glasgow’s West End, you will be a key member of Technical Team, supporting our ambitious procurement and investment plans across Net-Zero initiatives, component replacement, Major Repairs, and Cyclical Maintenance projects with a view to ensuring Scottish Housing Quality Standards compliance, enhancing the quality of our homes, ensuring resident satisfaction; and improving our neighbourhoods.
The ideal candidate will have experience delivering a range of planned and ad-hoc major work, common repairs and investment initiatives, with sound working knowledge of preparing procurement business cases, work specifications and tenders. A relevant professional or vocational qualification (HND/SCQF level 8 or above) would be desirable.
A summary of key tasks include:
- Preparing procurement business cases in compliance with procurement strategy, ensuring timely preparation of work specifications and tenders, and contributing to tender evaluations, to meet project planning and governance objectives.
- Development of relevant consultant appointment service level agreements, appointment documentation and rolling performance monitoring / management.
- Delivering a range of planned / ad-hoc major works / common repair, Net-Zero, and investment initiatives including cyclical, SHQS & EESSH compliance projects, and component replacement as directed.
- Property inspections / reporting to assess compliance with SHQS / EESSH , to inform investment strategy.Pre and Post Contract administration in line with GWHA procurement strategy (including but not limited to preparing / contributing to tender documentation, tender evaluation, issuing instructions, ensuring contractor compliance).
- Assessing and addressing contractor performance in respect of quality and performance across all functions.
In return, GWHA offer generous EVH Terms and Conditions including:
- 25 days annual leave and 15 public holidays
- Flexible working practices including flexi time, home working, enhanced occupational maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development & training opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Specific GWHA benefits including; annual service commitment award, long service award and additional festive leave
- Death in Service Benefit
Post subject to satisfactory Disclosure Check.
Glasgow West Enterprises (GWEn) was established in 2010 as a commercial subsidiary of Glasgow West Housing Association. GWEn’s primary focus is the provision of property factoring services within the City Centre and West of Glasgow. The trading subsidiary also provides flexibility to explore other community-led services aligned to the housing association’s vision of shaping thriving communities.
We are looking to appoint an additional Director to support the current GWEn Board in the delivery of its ambitious Business Plan. Ideally this will be someone with previous property factoring experience, preferably within a commercial environment, although we are keen to hear from anyone with relevant/transferrable skills and experience.
The GWEn Board currently meet 3-4 times per year (usually online, Thursday mornings, with flexibility to meet Director commitments). Director responsibilities include:
- Providing overall direction and supervision of the management of GWEn
- Development of the business strategy and annual business plan and budget
- Monitoring performance and compliance
Join Our Team: Lead Maryhill Housing to New Heights!
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for providing great housing and services? Maryhill Housing Association, a Registered Social Landlord providing over 3,100 homes in North West Glasgow, is seeking a dynamic individual to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer. This is a pivotal position in which you will shape the future of our organisation, ensuring we deliver on our promises to customers.
About the Role
As CEO, you will be responsible for the direct line management of the Executive Management Team and Head of Development, empowering staff to provide the best homes and services possible. Reporting directly to the Board, your visionary leadership will guide Maryhill Housing towards achieving its mission of providing great housing and services for our customers; supporting strong, inclusive communities in North West Glasgow.
You will determine the strategic direction, growth, and development of the Association, maintaining executive accountability for all operations. Your role will include forming and nurturing key strategic partnerships, including with Queens Cross Housing Association, to bring tangible benefits to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Governance: Lead the development and execution of the Corporate Strategy in collaboration with the Board. Ensure excellent governance and adherence to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s guidelines.
- Service Excellence: Secure the provision of high-quality, customer-centric housing services. Oversee the repair and improvement programs to enhance energy efficiency and maintain affordability for tenants.
- Team Empowerment: Build and support a skilled, motivated and high performing staff team. Foster a coaching culture of inclusion, openness, innovation, and excellence across the Association.
- Strategic Partnerships: Develop and sustain partnerships to drive regeneration in North West Glasgow and explore new opportunities to deliver tangible benefits to customers
- Innovation and Compliance: Drive the organisation forward with innovative approaches while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for a seasoned leader with:
- Proven experience at a senior management level, either within the housing sector, or able to evidence transferability.
- A track record of developing strategic partnerships and driving continuous improvement.
- Strong strategic planning, financial management, and risk management skills.
- Excellent leadership qualities, with a genuine commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Why Maryhill Housing?
Joining Maryhill Housing means becoming part of an organisation that values its people and the community it serves. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment where staff are empowered and supported to deliver outstanding service. As CEO, you will have the opportunity to lead an organisation that makes a real difference in people's lives.
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Top job! Group Director of Communities
- Full time
- £107,082
- Hybrid: Glenrothes
- Closing 4th August 2024
Are you an experienced leader in the housing and/or care sectors who is passionate about the impact good quality housing and care can have on society? Are you brilliant at leading people to work collaboratively and with purpose towards a shared goal?
If the answer to those questions is yes, this is the job for you.
Kingdom is one of East Central Scotland’s leading registered social landlords, our Mission is to provide “More Than A Home”. We’re at a really exciting stage of our journey with ambitious business development and growth plans. Kingdom is the parent of two very successful subsidiaries which provide support & care services and manage a mid-market rent portfolio. Kingdom’s people strive to live the organisations values of Customer Service, Accountability, Respect, Efficiency and Support in everything they do.
To deliver the mission and vision, Kingdom needs an authentic, enthusiastic and focused individual who will lead a team of four specialist Directors to deliver seamless, world class customer experiences to our customers across our support and care, housing, asset management and development functions.
You’ll be a member of the Executive Management Team, working with the Group Chief Executive and Governing Bodies to help set and deliver on Kingdom’s strategic aims.
In return, Kingdom offers a generous reward package, a great work/life balance and a job that will challenge you and in which you can make a real contribution to improving people’s lives and the communities in which they live.
We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Many of our people have flexible and agile working arrangements so we are very happy to consider forms of flexible working that would enable you to thrive both professionally and personally with us.
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