Management Unit Lead - Residential/Social Housing

Description

• Commercial & Financial Control: Lead CVR and monthly reporting; ensure timely applications for payment; maximise cash flow and profit while minimising risk.
• Supply Chain & Procurement: Vet and onboard subcontractors aligned to programme and commercial requirements; drive continuous improvement with partners.
• Business Development: Build pipeline and future workload; develop relationships across the social housing market to originate and convert opportunities (PQQs, ITTs, bids).
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Chair effective meetings; maintain open, honest reporting; negotiate commercially to secure win–win outcomes.
• Safety, Health & Environment: Champion a safety-first culture; ensure all projects comply with HS&E legislation, company management systems and site plans.
• Operational Leadership: Determine project set-up, roles and responsibilities; oversee programmes (critical path, float, risk & opportunity) and resource allocation.
• Quality & Assurance: Embed robust procedures and auditing; promote knowledge-sharing and best practice across the sector.
• Risk Management: Lead risk and opportunity management, assigning clear ownership and actions.
• Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute a clear sector business plan (including V-MOST tactics); set objectives and ensure delivery of contract and divisional targets.

Requirements

• Proven ability to stabilise and grow complex portfolios; track record in bringing in new clients and contracts across councils/local authorities.
• Full UK driving licence (role requires regular travel).
• Extensive senior leadership experience within social housing (repairs, planned works, or refurbishment), spanning both operational delivery and commercial accountability.
• MCIOB and/or degree-qualified (desirable; equivalent experience considered).
• Strong leadership, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills; able to build, motivate and scale multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance