Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

London Borough of Lewisham is seeking an experienced and ambitious stock investment manager to lead the delivery of major housing investment programmes across our housing portfolio. This is a key leadership role within the Stock Investment and Asset Management service, responsible for managing significant planned maintenance, refurbishment, compliance and building safety programmes. Managing programmes ranging from £20 million-£70 million, you will oversee projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget and in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. The roles also provides strategic support to the service and deputises for the Head of Stock Investment and Asset Management when required.

What’s the role?

This role involves:

• Lead and manage teams delivering major planned maintenance, refurbishment and capital investment programmes across the Council's housing stock.
• Oversee the delivery of projects from design and procurement through to construction, completion and final account, ensuring cost control and value for money.
• Lead Section 20 consultation processes and ensure effective engagement with residents and leaseholders.
• Ensure projects comply with building safety legislation, health and safety requirements, building regulations and Council policies.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with residents, contractors, consultants, elected members and other key stakeholders.
• Manage contractors, consultants and professional teams to achieve high standards of quality, cost, programme and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor programme performance, risk, compliance and governance, providing clear reporting to senior management.
• Support the development of long-term investment strategies, asset management plans and service improvements.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• Learning and development opportunities
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks and inclusive workplace initiatives

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced housing, asset management or construction professional with a proven track record of delivering complex capital investment programmes. You will be a dynamic team player and problem solver with commitment to delivering high quality, compliant and cost-effective project outcomes within the public sector or social housing environment. Possess strong leadership skills, exceptional financial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills and extensive knowledge and experience in delivering projects using various contract types.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

• A relevant professional qualification is required
• The job is subject to basic DBS check
• The recruitment process is anonymous and CVs are not accepted.
• Applicants should ensure their supporting statement demonstrates how they meet the requirements of the person specification.

The recruitment process is anonymous, and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact the recruiting manager.

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£67,083 - £71,961 per annum (SMG1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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