Social network you want to login/join with:Responsible to: Director of Property ServicesResponsible for: Delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance programmes and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements relating to Property ServicesAbout Us:Tuath Housing has provided safe, secure and affordable housing since 2006. A lot has changed over the years, but our values remain the same. In partnership with Key Stakeholders, our main focus is on delivering more quality homes to more people and providing an outstanding customer experience to our 37,000 residents. Working with Tuath Housing is different because we make a difference. We maintain and develop our team of dedicated, motivated, and authentic people through focused training and career development.Our People and Culture:Our employees benefit from a positive working culture, learning and development opportunities, and an extensive benefits package which includes:24 days annual leaveAttractive salaries commensurate with experiencePension scheme, bike-to-work scheme and a wellness allowanceCareer development opportunities and a study aids schemeAccess to an Employee Assistance ProgramFlexible working and an excellent work-life balance packageTuath Housing is accredited with the Silver Award from Investors for Diversity and is committed to promoting a diverse and respectful workplace reflective of all cultures, nationalities, backgrounds, genders, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from traditionally marginalised backgrounds. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all colleagues can be their most authentic self.Tuath is committed to embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into every aspect of the business and to implementing a business plan that emphasises social responsibility throughout our operations. By tracking Tuath's ESG achievements, we can lead the way in making the affordable housing sector in Ireland more sustainable; and by having a positive environmental and social impact, Tuath will also deliver better results to our residents, employees, and the wider community.If you are driven to make a difference and believe that everybody needs a home, Tuath is waiting to hear from you.Overall Role ObjectivesGeneralDeliver the strategic priorities and plans relating to Asset Management within Property Services ensuring good quality customer services through delivering a range of comprehensive services to meet identified needs and aspirations, ensuring financial viability.Provide vision, leadership, and management in delivering customer-focused, efficient, and effective Asset Management services.Lead on the delivery of Tuath Housing Association's asset management strategy, maximising the return on investment of our property portfolio.Ensure compliance with all statutory, contractual, Health and Safety legislation and our regulators' requirements.Manage annual budgets ensuring corrective actions are taken to avoid unnecessary over or underspend at year-end working in collaboration with finance.Work in collaboration with other colleagues to deliver seamless services across the housing, asset, and property management functions.Promote effective communications, excellence in customer services, and focus on continuous service improvement.Represent the organisation externally, developing key partnerships and working with key stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, delivery of services, and growth opportunities for the organisation.Be an effective leader able and willing to lead from the front, working closely with the Director of Property Services and Head of Property Services on both strategic and operational issues.Technical KnowledgeTechnical knowledge relating to building construction methods and materials, building standards and defects, schedule of rates, building design, and services.A good working knowledge of relevant statutory frameworks applying to residential properties.Able to inspect and diagnose repairs, recommend solutions, and produce simple specifications and schedules of work.Provide advice and guidance on building maintenance and property services to colleagues.Communicate technical matters effectively to a non-technical audience.Asset ManagementWork with the Director of Property Services to develop the directorate's asset management strategy, monitoring progress against KPIs and milestones.Take a strategic approach to future housing investment, financial, and viability appraisals for new schemes, alongside developing plans for properties with poor financial, environmental, and/or market performance.Maintain up-to-date data on stock condition and values of properties to inform investment and asset optimisation decisions.Ensure a continuous process of updating stock condition data is in place and utilised in devising planned maintenance schedules.Prepare budgets for annual planned and cyclical maintenance investment programmes.Oversee Asset Management software system to ensure data held on assets and components is accurate and up to date.Procurement and Contract ManagementDevelop, implement and monitor effective client-side management arrangements including appropriate contracts/SLA's with external contractors ensuring the delivery of high-quality, Value for Money services.Ensure effective procurement and delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance services achieving or exceeding agreed KPIs and financial targets.Demonstrate financial awareness and ensure effective budgetary control and efficiencies within the organisation.Effectively communicate relevant business and performance data to the department, customers, and stakeholders.Lead on warranties and defects in relation to planned maintenance programmes.Liaise with architects, surveyors, employer's agents, and others to deliver planned and cyclical programmes where external professional services are engaged.Develop viable and sustainable contractor supply chains to maximise interest in procurement competitions for planned and cyclical works contracts.ComplianceEnsure compliance with all property-related Health and Safety legislation and regulations.Maintain up-to-date knowledge on policy at a national and local level to inform Tuath Housing Association of any relevant changes and enhance existing policies and procedures.RequirementsA relevant 3rd level qualification (Level 7 NFQ or above) in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a similar construction-related qualification and 5 years management experience OR 6 years' managerial experience in the Housing Sector.Minimum of 5 years' experience in the management of a Property Services Team within the social housing sector.Proven leadership skills with a record of managing staff for a minimum of 5 years.Experience in contributing to the growth and development of a team.Previous technical/construction experience in housing.Provide inspirational leadership and direction.Experience of preparing/managing cyclical/planned works maintenance programme.Experience in procurement/contract supervision.Experience of delivering customer-focused services shaped through meaningful engagement with residents.Demonstrated experience of supervising performance and achieving key performance indicators.Ability to collate and analyse data and provide relevant written reports.Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.Good problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.A knowledge and understanding of building pathology.Up-to-date knowledge of Landlord Health and Safety, with a track record of ensuring compliance.Knowledge of Technical Guidance Documents/Building Control Requirements.Financial control and budget management skills.Extensive knowledge and experience of contract negotiation and management.Experience in using Microsoft packages and I.T. skills to intermediate level including Word and Excel.Ability to conduct work planning and prioritise to optimise team performance.Ability to allocate resources and responsibilities within a team to deliver business results.Manage internal and external team relations.Decision-making abilities and strong communication skills.Ability to be self-motivated, work on own initiative, and also be part of a team.Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.A high level of organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.Willingness to work outside normal office hours on occasions.Willingness to travel and, if required, overnight stays for work purposes.Full driving licence and use of car/ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.Working for Tuath Housing:Attractive salary commensurate with experience.24 days annual leave.Service leave.Organisational performance bonus.Sick leave.Wellness allowance.Employee assistance program.Employee Green Team.Sports & Social Club.Work-life balance package.Please do not submit your application as a Google Doc as it cannot be submitted properly and will not be reviewed. PDF/Word format preferred.
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