Transformation Director

£554.23 per day

BS1 5TR

Purpose of the job

Design and deliver strategic safety-first asset management services for Bristol City council housing residents, in line with the five principles of the council's corporate strategy.

Ensure efficient and effective delivery of resident and safety focused responsive repairs service.
Ensure safe and efficient delivery of a focused and complex major works programme resulting in satisfactorily meeting all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

Lead the workforce of the asset management housing repairs and maintenance and business innovation services and coordinate the overall approach to the Council's housing stock.

Ensure a strong contract management function and lead the improvement of housing repairs.
Take a professional lead, in the areas of repairs, maintenance and compliance, on implementing the council's new housing IT system.

Work with external stakeholders, including the fire and rescue service, and internal partners to ensure high quality services that meet the needs of residents.

Provide advice to the executive director on effectiveness of existing structure and practices in relation to asset management.

Support the work of colleagues in the consumer standards programme, implementing sustainable safety practices in line with best practice and Social Housing Regulator (SHR) standards. The postholder will drive the Council's efforts to achieve compliance with all building safety standards and make a substantial leadership contribution to wider cultural and operational transformation.

To work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and agencies, to drive a culture of best practice and continuous improvement.

Provide expert advice to senior leadership and elected members on building safety matters, reporting on progress and risk.

Operating closely with key stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability and a high standard of service delivery
Key Objectives.

To provide strategic leadership for the housing division in relation to repairs and maintenance of housing to ensure rapid and ongoing compliance with all relevant building safety legislation and regulations, implementing a risk-based approach to prioritising safety interventions.

Identify gaps in current safety management processes and lead improvements to ensure future resilience and compliance with best practice.

Implement and further develop the Building Safety strategy for the Council's high-rise properties and other complex buildings, prioritising safety interventions to ensure regulatory standards are met.

Lead and embed a culture of rigour, governance, transparency and accountability within the service and related areas. Ensure a clear vision for building safety that aligns with the Council's wider strategic aims and regulatory obligations. Drive transformation, focusing on modernising building safety practice and improve service delivery.

Person requirements:

Proven experience in a senior leadership role and delivering change in a local authority or a registered provider with a focus on residential building safety
Experience of managing large capital programmes, complex contracts and large in-house services. Understanding of the scope of the portfolio and its future challenges.

Experience and understanding of delivering responsive repairs, dealing with high demand and intense pressure to ensure homes are well maintained, dry, warm and safe at all times.

A track record of establishing and maintaining a strong performance culture including effective performance measures, the evaluation of service quality and improving service delivery which meets the needs and expectations of customers.

Experience of successfully managing large-scale safety transformation programmes (including culture change) within a complex organisation to achieve desired outcomes.

Demonstrable knowledge of the relevant legislation with evidence of application in a senior leadership role in building safety

Experience of working in a regulated environment with direct experience in working with the Social Housing Regulator or similar body

Proven track record of successfully engaging and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders and elected members

A proven track record of successful resource management and delivery of cost effective, quality services within constrained resources.

Substantial experience of leading, motivating and inspiring diverse groups of professional and operational staff, to achieve organisational objectives.

Qualities and skills

Passion, drive and strong commitment to public service
Ability to be hands-on, focused on delivery and performance focused.

Able to provide leadership and delivery of change

Ability to understand the legislative regulatory and policy challenges facing the provision of council services
Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences, presenting information, opinions and decisions in a clear concise and convincing way. Authoritative and influence.

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