Regional Programme Director

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Our Building Safety Remediation teams are responsible for delivering improvements that enhance the safety and resilience of our buildings. This is a full time, permanent role, based in the North West. The role offers a varied working pattern, with time split between on-site visits, office-based working (Oldham), with some time working from home. As a Regional Programme Delivery Manager, you will lead a dedicated team delivering building safety remediation projects such as cladding replacement, sprinkler installation, and fire compartmentation works. You will ensure these projects are delivered to the highest standards, while maintaining exceptional customer service and upholding building safety and compliance at every stage. That's why we're looking for someone with proven experience in delivering building safety remediation programmes within a housing or public-sector environment. You'll also be a confident and supportive leader, able to motivate a team of skilled professionals while also building positive, collaborative relationships with contractors, stakeholders, and residents. Project management experience delivering building safety remediation programmes. Demonstrable commercial acumen and budget management of all aspects of large and multiple projects. Experience of performance management and motivating a team of professionals. In depth knowledge and experience of building construction, repair techniques, building safety and retrofit to current legislation and regulations, including CDM regulations. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and written, and have experience with writing reports at a senior level. Excellent planning and organisational skills and proven experience of successfully delivering major and complex projects. Knowledge of MS Office, housing and property management systems and an understanding of new technologies related to housing. Level 6 Qualifications (Degree of Equivalent) in Building, Construction, Surveying or similar. Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. xkybehq You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme