Job Description

Interim Head of Maintenance - Housing Association (North East)

Contract Length: 9 months

Day Rate: £(Apply online only) per day (Outside IR35)

Location: North East (Hybrid/Flexible working available)

Introduction:

We are currently seeking an experienced Interim Head of Maintenance for a leading housing association based in the North East. This is a senior, strategic role that will provide leadership to maintenance teams across multiple work streams, focusing on Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), component replacements, and delivering a high-quality service to residents. This 9-month contract is outside of IR35, with a competitive day rate between £650 and £700.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Management: Lead, manage, and support teams delivering PPM, component replacements, and ongoing maintenance. Foster a customer-centric approach in all operations, ensuring that services meet or exceed resident expectations.

Performance & Productivity: Ensure continuous improvement in service delivery and productivity. Monitor and challenge team performance to ensure high standards are maintained.

Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including client representatives, suppliers, contractors, colleagues, and residents. Act as a key point of contact for collaborative working.

Subcontractor Management: Oversee and manage subcontractor performance to ensure quality and compliance with contract requirements.

Compliance & Training: Stay updated with relevant industry compliance standards, including Health & Safety, asbestos management, and mandatory training. Ensure all teams adhere to regulations and maintain up-to-date knowledge of policies and procedures.

Budget Management: Oversee and manage a significant budget (circa £10-15m), ensuring financial efficiency and effectiveness in delivering maintenance services. Challenge and monitor the use of materials and resources.

Operational Oversight: Deputise for the Head of Services as required, taking responsibility for strategic and operational decision-making in the absence of senior leadership.Experience & Qualifications:

Housing or Local Authority Experience: Significant experience in maintenance management within a local authority, housing association, or similar public sector housing environment.

Leadership Experience: Proven track record in leading and developing multi-disciplinary teams, particularly in a maintenance or housing-related environment.

Sector Knowledge: Solid understanding of social housing repairs, property maintenance, or a similar sector. Relevant experience in managing large-scale maintenance projects.

Commercial Acumen: Strong financial management skills with experience of managing budgets in the range of £10-15m.

Health & Safety & Compliance: In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and experience managing asbestos policies and procedures. Skilled in conducting risk assessments and method statements.

Education & Skills: HND/degree or equivalent qualification in a construction-related field. Strong numeracy, literacy, and IT skills.

Communication & Relationship-Building: Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Driving License: Full UK driving license with the ability to travel as required.Additional Information:

This position is initially offered on a 9-month contract with the potential for extension. The role is actively being recruited, and applications may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage you to apply promptly.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments as needed throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law