Head of Projects and Commercial

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Yolk Recruitment Full time

The Opportunity

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be working with a reputable Housing Association in South Wales to appoint a Head of Projects and Commercial for a period of 3-6 months, with the potential to go permanent.

This is an operational role designed to deliver the organisation's Corporate Plan, vision and values through high quality, high impact project delivery though both quality and value for money.

The successful candidate will develop and lead the delivery of the core Asset operational functions, managing a projects budget of circa £10m and being responsible for client side interface with the Association's Repairs & Maintenance Subsidiary.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership to the team and operational direction
  • Provide oversight across the directorate and organisation to ensure value for money and control of internal and external operation resource
  • Be actively involved in all projects to ensure high levels of Customer Care and Health & Safety
  • Take a commercial approach to managing the team and external/internal contractors/stakeholders
  • Report on quantitative & valid KPI's
  • Create a high challenge environment to deliver the organisations ambitions
  • Provide operational & commercial support on investment and dis-investment programmes
  • Collaborate with the finance and legal teams to structure investment, disinvestment acquisition opportunities
  • Continually monitor and evaluate the performance of the asset portfolio, identifying areas for improvement and optimisation
  • Report on financial performance of assets, providing detailed insights into returns on investment, depreciation, and maintenance costs
  • Deliver on the Asset Strategy commitment to Decarbonisation
  • Provide strategic direction in the development of a regeneration strategy that can take a longer-term view beyond their future major works programmes with the aim that their Homes & Neighbourhoods meet their quality standards and ambition

Requirements:

  • Have a relevant qualification i.e. degree level in commercial management, project management/quantity surveying
  • Hold an appropriate professional membership such RICS or CIOB
  • Proven track record of managing and continuously improving in a project management/commercial setting
  • Possess proven change management experience
  • Illustrate excellent report writing skills (including Board papers) to help support effective decision making

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • 9 day fortnight and Friday early finish
  • Subsidised gym membership
  • Enhanced Health Cover
  • Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Yolk Recruitment is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.


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