Assistant Director of Planned and Voids Investment

Assistant Director of Planned and Voids Investment

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Salary: £104,954 including salary supplement + Excellent Benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid working: Two days per week in the office, three days from home
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.
We are now looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Director of Planned and Voids Investment to lead the design, planning, procurement and delivery of all planned component and void investment programmes across our homes.
This is a senior leadership role with significant influence, responsibility and visibility. You will shape long term investment decisions, manage large budgets, lead high performing teams and ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.
About the Role
As Assistant Director of Planned and Voids Investment, you will lead the delivery of all planned investment and voids programmes across our stock. You will design commercially strong programmes, set clear standards, manage contracts, oversee multi-trade delivery models and ensure excellent value for money.
You will work closely with the Director of Investment Delivery, Strategic Asset Management, Finance, Procurement and other senior leaders to create a robust, affordable and long term investment plan. You will also lead two Heads of Service and wider teams, ensuring high performance, strong engagement and a culture of collaboration.
This role is central to delivering our asset strategy, improving customer experience, ensuring compliance and shaping the future of our homes.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the strategy, planning and delivery of all planned and voids investment programmes

Design investment programmes that are commercially strong, cost effective and high quality

Deliver large scale component replacement programmes across multiple trades

Oversee voids investment with multi-trade and multi-contractor dependencies

Develop an optimal delivery model using both inhouse teams and supply chain partners

Drive performance across DLO teams, improving productivity and value for money

Lead best practice in procurement and contract management

Ensure contractors deliver safe, compliant and high quality services

Ensure full compliance with health and safety and building safety legislation

Manage investment budgets of around twenty million pounds, ensuring strong financial control

Work with Strategic Asset Management to develop short and long term investment plans

Use data and insight to drive decisions and identify improvements

Lead technological improvements to streamline delivery

Promote a strong focus on customer satisfaction and tenant experience

Provide reports, performance data and updates to senior leaders and committees

Lead, develop and motivate teams, ensuring high performance and engagement

Act as an escalation point for complex complaints and service issues

What Were Looking For
Experience Degree in Construction Management, Building Surveying or similar, or substantial senior leadership experience in building investment or repairs

Experience managing high value and long term investment programmes

Strong experience managing budgets, financial planning and cost control

Experience leading complex, multi-trade projects and programmes

Experience developing policies and procedures aligned to legislation

Experience leading diverse technical teams and driving high performance

Experience in contract design, contract practice and the development of procurement strategies across multiple programmes

Demonstrable experience developing contractor management frameworks and assurance programmes

Knowledge and skills
Strong construction and building knowledge

Deep understanding of housing and repairs legislation

Commercially astute with strong strategic thinking

Skilled at interpreting data to drive improvement

Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills

Strong report writing and analytical skills

Innovative, proactive and solutions focused

Confident making risk based decisions

Other requirements
CIH Level 5 or willingness to work towards it

Full UK driving licence

Desirable experience
Experience working at senior leadership level

Knowledge of the social housing sector

Experience creating strategy, policy or standards

Project management training such as Prince2 or PMP

Health and Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH

Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £ 104,954 per annum (inclusive of salary supplement) + Excellent Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)

Life cover and income protection

Flexible working hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support

Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

Peer-recognition rewards platform

Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours
37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
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Closing Date: 15.05.2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.