Head of Housing

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week).

Are you an experienced housing professional seeking a transformative career move? We invite you to delve into the exceptional opportunity of becoming the Head of Housing at Waverley Housing. This pivotal role promises not only a significant impact on communities throughout the Scottish Borders but also a chance to lead strategic initiatives in housing management and broader services in a unique location.

Waverley Housing manages around 1,440 properties across the Scottish Borders, and we have recently embarked on our first new build development project in Galashiels.

As Head of Housing, you will be the driving force behind all things housing in the organisation. Your key responsibilities will centre around:

Housing Management – Overseeing the management, development, and performance of our staff to help deliver comprehensive housing service to our customers
Governance & Guidance: Providing specialised advice on housing regulation and management to ensure compliance and excellence
Transformational Leadership: Leading business and service transformations, fostering innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement
Strategic Collaboration: Collaborating closely with the Management Team to contribute to and achieve overarching strategic goals

In the middle of delivering our five-year business plan, Waverley Housing is steadfast in its commitment to keeping rents affordable for residents whilst upholding high energy efficient standards. Recent success in securing support from the Scottish Governments Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund reflects the Company’s drive for sustainability and innovation.

We're looking for someone with a strong background in housing management, ideally from a social landlord or local authority background. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in overseeing housing portfolios, a good understanding of housing regulation, and a track record of driving positive changes.

We need a strategic thinker with effective leadership skills, ready to make a meaningful impact. This opportunity is open to those looking to take a step-up, and to those from social housing backgrounds in the rest of the UK as well as Scotland.

The post comes with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis 2 / 3 days per week from the office. For an informal confidential discussion about this role contact: Carole Yallop, Operations Director on 07984 462 723.

The application pack is available to download opposite or by emailing: recruitment@waverley-housing.co.uk

Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 23 September 2024.

Interview Date: Interviews will be held w/c Monday 7 October 2024.

Waverley Housing is committed to equalities, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community.