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The Organisation

Valleys to Coast provide c 6000 homes across Bridgend Borough Council, where we work to help people feel happy and safe. We are a values-driven organisation that values others, like to think differently and always have the courage to see things through to a successful conclusion.  We need motivated managers who understand our purpose and values and are driven to help us deliver excellent customer service.
 
What will I be doing?

- Ensuring the development and effective management & delivery of all repairs and maintenance work, surveying, empty property & planned works, works of adaptation and the programming of work within the Property Services section.
- Ensuring an effective service in maintaining and managing V2C's assets adopting a risk management based approach.
- Taking ownership for the management of resources, budgets, quality standards and the performance applicable for the section.
- Leading and motivating the staff within the Property Services section, through direct supervision, training & development, recruitment & selection, and performance development to provide a professional and high quality service to customers, within the resources available.
- Taking responsibility for health and safety of myself, my team and others ensuring that we are fully compliant with all legislative obligations and V2C's working practices

What you'll bring to the team:

- A relevant degree qualification which evidences experience in the construction field of the appropriate calibre for this role/or substantial relevant experience.
- Have a professional qualification.
- Experience of budget & resource planning and monitoring.
- Demonstrate the ability to manage a team and motivate colleagues to deliver business objectives.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and experience of housing & property maintenance and refurbishment.
- Experience of on-going development and continuous improvement of services.
- Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Illustrate excellent report writing skills to help support effective decision making.
- Have the ability to demonstrate commercial acumen, business awareness and strong negotiation skills.
- Strong leadership skills in delivering change.
- The ability to work in a fast paced and environment and handle multiple priorities.
- Hold a full driving licence with no/min. endorsements. 
- Ability to communicate in spoken/written welsh is desirable

For more information or a confidential initial discussion, please contact Steve Gopal on steve.gopal@v2c.org.uk  or phone on 01656 727935.

Interviews:

1st stage interview early November, 2nd stage interview: to be confirmed.