Director of Housing and Operations
Director of Housing and Operations
Orkney Housing Association
Orkney
Full time/Permanent – 35 hrs/wk
£62,771 to £67,332 plus Company Pension
Experience life in one of the safest, most vibrant, and welcoming places in the country. Orkney offers the perfect work/life balance with unique wildlife, rich history, and a range of cultural and sporting activities.
Are you an experienced housing professional seeking a transformative career move? We invite you to delve into the exceptional opportunity of becoming the Director of Housing & Operations at Orkney Housing Association. This pivotal role promises not only a significant impact on Orkney’s vibrant community but also a chance to lead strategic initiatives in housing management and broader services in a unique location. Orkney Housing Association, the only Housing Association within the Orkney Islands, manages 846 rented and 129 shared ownership properties. We are delighted to be partnering with the organisation to complete the Leadership Team with the new appointment and welcome an experienced housing professional to the Association.
As Director of Housing & Operations, you will be the driving force behind all things housing in the organisation. Your key responsibilities will centre around:
Housing Management: Overseeing the management, development, and performance of property-related activities to ensure a sustainable and efficient portfolio and service.
Governance and Guidance: Providing specialised advice on housing regulation and management to ensure compliance and excellence.
Transformational Leadership: Leading business and service transformations, fostering innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Strategic Collaboration: Collaborating closely with the Leadership Team to contribute to and achieve overarching strategic goals.
In the midst of delivering an ambitious three-year Business Plan, Orkney Housing Association is steadfast in its commitment to keeping rents affordable for residents while upholding high-energy efficient standards. Recent success in securing support from the Scottish Government’s Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund reflects the Association’s drive for sustainability and innovation, and the incoming Director would be expected to further champion these efforts.
We’re looking for someone with a strong background in housing management, ideally from a social landlord or local authority background. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in overseeing housing portfolios, a good understanding of housing regulation, and a track record of driving positive changes. We need a strategic thinker with effective leadership skills, ready to make a meaningful impact on the Orkney community as the Director of Housing & Operations at Orkney Housing Association. This opportunity is open to those looking to take a step-up, and to those from social housing backgrounds in the rest of the UK as well as Scotland.
Relocation package and reasonable reimbursement for interview expenses are available to candidates.
More information can be found within the Recruitment Pack below:
To apply, submit your CV and covering letter (as one combined document) detailing how you meet the essential criteria via the apply link below. For a confidential discussion or more information, contact David Currie or Danielle Cairney at Aspen on 0141 212 7555 or Craig Spence, Chief Executive of Orkney Housing Association directly on 01856 875253 ext 701 or email craig.spence@ohal.org.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday, 22 January 2024.