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Applications Manager

Golding Homes

The Role

Overview

Manage and maintain applications and digital portals for Golding Homes.

Key Responsibilities

  • powerapps
  • stakeholder solutions
  • team leadership
  • application maintenance
  • security management
  • project delivery

Tasks

Golding Homes are looking for an Applications Manager, a critical and technology advanced role, who will be responsible for managing and maintaining their applications and digital portals. The Applications Manager will lead the development and implementation of new solutions, collaborating closely with the Solution Architect, and Service Design teams to innovate and improve operational processes to enhance their customer's experience. This role will also act as a 3rd line escalation point for application-related issues, building close working relationships with key suppliers to ensure their operational efficiency. -Drive the development and delivery of solutions, exploring our options around the extended use of our Microsoft estate, with a particular focus on the use of PowerApps. -Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and provide solutions to improve user experience and operational efficiency. -Lead and manager a team of Application Development and Support professionals, fostering a collaborative and high performing team environment. -Oversee the day-to-day Maintenance and management of Golding Homes’ applications and customer portal -Promote continuous learning and professional development, whilst monitoring the team to ensure a consistent service is provided to the organisation. -Lead a high performing team, providing strategic management, quality assurance, expert guidance and accountability to ensure successful operational delivery. -Ensure the stability, security and efficiency of all applications, including the customer portal, through proactive management and support. -Lead and participate in application-related projects, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.

Requirements

  • power platform
  • housing
  • 3rd line
  • leadership
  • stakeholder
  • application dev

What You Bring

This role is a hybrid based role, but please be aware, the first 6 months of employment will be based at Golding Homes’ offices in Maidstone. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience of working in a Housing environment and Housing Management systems and processes, with experience in application management and development, with a strong focus on the Microsoft Power Platform. You will have experience with application development framework tools, with experience of leading a technical team and project and stakeholder management. As part of your role, providing 3rd line support will be expected, so experience in this is also essential.

Benefits

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £64,260 per annum dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience. Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here. Their Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Their head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation. Maidstone with Hybrid working £64,260 per annum -28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) -Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more. -An annual Wellbeing Fund -Company Pension contribution and life assurance

The Company

About Golding Homes

-Was established to deliver affordable housing solutions, with a focus on creating vibrant communities. -With a rich history spanning several decades, has developed a reputation for high-quality, affordable housing. -Manage thousands of homes across the region, ensuring safe, secure, and sustainable living for residents. -Specialize in residential developments, building homes that meet the needs of local communities. -A standout feature of their work is the long-term commitment to the upkeep and improvement of housing stock. -Involved in a range of projects, from new build homes to major refurbishments, ensuring a diverse portfolio of housing solutions. -Strive to innovate with modern construction methods and designs, enhancing both aesthetics and functionality. -Aim to not only provide homes but to contribute positively to the areas served, fostering community growth and support.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Community Housing

Property Management

Housing Association Services

Home Regeneration

Sustainable Communities