Director of Development & Asset Management

Director of Development & Asset Management

35 hours per week

Location – Glasgow G40, hybrid model in place

EVH Grade 11 £86,621 - £89,843 per annum

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) puts customers at the heart of everything we do by listening to their views and caring about what matters to them. Our values (respect, inclusive, integrity, improvement and support) shape how we act, our decisions and the services we provide.

Our staff are at the heart of our business and we support them to be their best which is demonstrated with 84% of staff saying WSHA is a good place to work. We provide a friendly, inclusive environment and with the flexibility of a hybrid model of working (mix of home and office). Staff also benefit with a generous holiday allowance of 40 days. We know that to deliver outstanding customer service, we must ensure our staff are happy, healthy and motivated and we put a strong focus on staff wellbeing which is reflected with our gold accreditation for Healthy Working Lives. All staff also have free access to a comprehensive Employee Support Service.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, or religion or belief. We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with a disability, or from a black or minority ethnic background.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will, where possible be granted an interview under the Disability Confident scheme

We are looking for a new Director of Development & Asset Management who shares our values and will use them to guide the way they work on a daily basis.

As part of the Corporate Management team, you will contribute directly to the Association’s key strategic objectives. You will lead our Development Strategy, ensuring the provision of high quality energy efficient buildings, and communal spaces. 

You will lead our Asset Management Strategy and ensure our planned and day to day repairs and maintenance service provides value for money and excellent customer satisfaction, while ensuring compliance with all legislative, regulatory and Health and Safety compliance requirements

You will be accountable to our CEO

You should:

• Have proven leadership skills and the ability to deliver outstanding service to customers and communities

• Have the ability to analyse complex information and make informed financial and strategic judgments

• Have excellent knowledge of building, construction and housing regulations, legislation and current best practice

• Have significant experience of writing and presenting reports and strategic documents to a Board/Committee

For further details and to download an application pack or complete our online application form.

Completed applications must be returned by 12pm on Monday 14th October

PROVISIONAL INTERVIEW DATES:

1st interviews – Tuesday 29th October

2nd interviews – Monday 4th November