Person Specification

Job Title: Head of Asset Management

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

  • Proven transformational leadership experience
  • Track record of initiating and encouraging service improvement and innovation
  • Track record of effective programme and project management
  • Experience of identifying, mitigating and managing risks
  • Good understanding of procurement practice, including OJEU requirements
  • Experience of setting, managing and reporting on budgets
  • Track record of managing contracts successfully
  • Broad understanding of the role of social housing providers and the interaction between different business areas
  • Good knowledge of building maintenance

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Able to apply sound business principles to a wide variety of situations and scenarios
  • Able to build authentic and trusting relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
  • Ability to motivate a team to perform to a consistently high standard
  • Ability to engage effectively with colleagues across departments to deliver results
  • Able to build and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally
  • Ability to produce clear, well-structured reports to Boards and other formal groups to aid effective decision making
  • Able to attend meetings outside normal office hours from time to time as required

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree level or equivalent relevant qualification
  • Relevant professional qualification (Desirable)