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Interim Head of Works (Social Housing)

Feltham / Hounslow

Monday - Friday (Hybrid - Home/Office/Site)

Day rate negotiable with possible temp to perm.

Working as part of a team to provide a customer focused responsive maintenance provision, the primary purpose of this role is to lead, manage, challenge and support managers to deliver efficient and effective services.

Key Responsibilities include:

* To lead and manage a team of supervisors and their associated employee groups.

* To ensure efficient and effective responses are provided to all enquiries regarding planned programmes.

* To assist and deputise for the Head of Services as required.

* Proactively manage the availability of the team, directly and through line management, including annual leave, sickness, training and any other reason.

* Manage and monitor the cost and use of materials.

* Contractor management.

* Liaise, communicate and work with other stakeholders, including but not limited to: client representatives, suppliers, contractors, colleagues, residents and others as required.

* Understand, take responsibility for, and report performance, both financial and operational, internally and externally as required.

* Ensure you remain up to date with all relevant compliance and mandatory training that will enable you to fulfil the requirements of your role.

Experience & Qualifications:

* Relevant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

* Relevant experience in social housing repairs or a similar industry sector..

* Able to drive and hold a full driving licence

* Strong IT skills

* Ability to create develop relationships with various stakeholders.

* Demonstrable commercial acumen and experience of managing budgets.

* Operational insight and be able to evidence innovation.

* Understanding of Health & Safety Regulations.

* Working knowledge of Asbestos policy & procedures.

* Application of Risk Assessments / Method Statements.

Application Process;

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please submit your CV

We will endeavour to contact all applicants however if you do not hear from me within two weeks then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful