Reference Number: 335004233
Manager Email: Eleanor.Nickless@Milton-keynes.gov.uk
Hours: full time (37)

Introduction

Milton Keynes is a rapidly expanding, vibrant and dynamic place to live, work and play. How better to contribute to that continued success than through a unique and rewarding career with Milton Keynes Council. So if you’re looking for an excellent benefits package and the chance to make a difference, make a move to Milton Keynes Council.

Applications will only be accepted if they are completed through the MKC website

Role Description

This is an opportunity to manage and motivate the Neighbourhoods Team within Housing and Regeneration to deliver outstanding performance, high customer satisfaction and value for money. The role involves fostering excellent internal and external working relationships to enhance service delivery, and support the Head of Neighbourhoods to deliver the Council’s objectives through joined-up service planning and flexible use of resources.

Key Duties

1. To lead and develop a team of highly trained professionals to provide effective estate management and tenancy services.

2. To ensure Council estates are maintained to the highest standard.

3. To ensure effective partnership working between the Council and Mears.

4. To support the Service Director and the Head of Neighbourhoods to develop the Council’s strategy, policies and procedures in relation to estate management and tenancy services.

5. To manage the budget in relation to Neighbourhoods.

Experience and skills required

• Degree level qualification and/or significant relevant experience in a senior leadership role in social housing.

• Extensive experience in the delivery of operational housing services.

• Significant experience of leading outstanding customer focused services.

• Experience of leading, developing, motivating and managing teams of staff delivering a variety of services.

• Experience of developing and delivering strategic plans that deliver corporate objectives.

• Experience of managing complex projects and initiatives.

• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.

• Working knowledge of housing law and current housing issues.

• Able to identify strategic issues and develop future strategic and operational plans.

Milton Keynes Council Benefits

Use your skills to benefit the local community and experience a rewarding, interesting environment and attractive employment package such as:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates

• A generous minimum holiday entitlement of 27 days per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years

• Option to buy more annual leave

• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements

• Excellent in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership and Management

• Flexibility – with full time, part time and term time working options

• Fair pay and a commitment to a minimum Living Wage

• MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings including retail, travel and leisure discounts as well as a suite of salary sacrifice benefits.

At Milton Keynes Council we take great pride in our Community and we hope that you can help us grow and share our vision.