At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, experience and track record are important, but we're more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That's someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.     

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! 

More about your role 

You are accountable for delivering a Transformation Programme that drives strategic growth and improvement across Assets & Investments. You manage projects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, while overseeing risks and resources. You ensure effective reporting of all programme activities, providing stakeholders with the tools needed for consistent and quality reporting. Your role includes maximising the impact and efficiency of services to drive financial performance, focusing on cost savings and productivity improvements. You collaborate with stakeholders to enhance programme outcomes, address issues proactively, and reduce waste. You provide strong management to foster a high-performance culture, emphasize colleague engagement, and build positive relationships. Additionally, you lead the implementation of business processes and systems to improve service excellence, cost efficiency, and compliance.

More About you 

You excel in stakeholder management, effectively challenging peers and teams while maintaining a strong commitment to exceptional customer service. You can think strategically, solve problems efficiently, and adapt quickly to new information, making well-informed recommendations. Your excellent communication skills enable you to build relationships and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders through clear and influential written and verbal communication. You have a strong financial awareness, promoting value for money and sound financial practices within your team. Ideally, you also have knowledge of social housing, experience analysing complex problems with clear solutions, and a proven ability to lead sustainable improvements and drive cultural change in a dynamic environment.

If all of this sounds like you then we urge you to make an application with us today!

Benefits  

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.   

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:   

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly  
• Annual bonus up to 2% per annum
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 
• 35 days annual (including bank holidays) leave with the option to buy or sell leave 
• Training and development 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

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If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls