Assistant Director of Place and Environment

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Assistant Director of Place and Environment

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James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd .Overview

Permanent, full-time role based in

Hertfordshire . This is a senior leadership position overseeing a large property portfolio with a strong focus on reactive repairs, pre-planned maintenance, and health and fire safety compliance. The successful candidate will guide the organisation through regulatory changes associated with managing over 1,000 homes.Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Place and Environment function, ensuring compliance, safety, and operational excellence across all assetsOversee reactive repairs and pre-planned maintenance programmes, delivering timely, cost-effective, high-quality serviceLead housing, health and safety, and fire safety compliance in line with regulatory standardsManage a multidisciplinary property team and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, residents, and regulatorsDrive the transition through the regulatory impact of managing over 1,000 propertiesExperience required

Proven senior leadership experience (Assistant Director, Director, or equivalent) within a social housing contextExperience managing a property portfolio of 1,000+ homes or equivalent, with a strong understanding of the regulatory frameworkTrack record in delivering high-performing reactive repairs, health and safety, fire safety, and planned maintenance servicesStrong knowledge of housing regulations, compliance standards, and safety legislationAbility to build and lead high-performing teams, and to influence at a senior level internally and externallySkills, knowledge and expertise

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagementIn-depth understanding of social housing regulatory requirementsExperience in health and safety and fire safety complianceStrategic program management for large property portfoliosWorking hours

35 hours per weekMonday - Friday, 9am-5pmPlease note that recent experience is required to apply for this role. James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.Applicants should be aware that due to high volumes, not all applications receive a personal response within 72 hours.Referral scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews. Terms and conditions apply.

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