Job Description

Capital Projects Programme Manager - Supported Housing



64,059 - 74,174



Faringdon



Fixed Term Assignment (18 Months)



MTVH is committed to be a sector-leading supported housing provider, with a portfolio of around 2,500 supported housing units and 3,400 homes for older people. At the heart of this commitment is a drive to deliver high quality accommodation from which customers can receive specialist support. Our core areas of support are homelessness, mental health, learning disabilities and housing for older people. We also deliver services for asylum seekers and refugees through a partnership between our MTVH Support department and our Migration Foundation.


This role will be responsible for delivering one of the key objectives in the Care & Support Strategic Plan 2023/28. The objective

delivering supported housing fit for the future states that we will invest in existing suitable stock, build new supported housing and Later Living homes and sell properties that are not fit for purpose.



The role will primarily entail being responsible for and making recommendations on investment, refurbishments and disposal (ensuring that asset decisions are measured against strategic priorities, performance and opportunity). Experience of analysing property asset management data and managing capital works projects are essential.


Responsibilities:


To oversee a programme of disposals, refurbishments and developments on behalf of the Customer Services Directorate. This includes Care & Support and Community Investment. Critically analyse asset data alongside suitability criteria to inform investment and disposal decisions. Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders including the Development, Property and Regeneration Directorates, as well as external stakeholders such as the GLA and Homes England. Develop business cases and grant applications to secure capital funding for projects and thereafter, lead on their implementation. Lead project teams to ensure the successful progression of a pipeline of short/medium/long term schemes and opportunities.

Personal Competencies

Strong commitment to delivering high standards of service quality, commercial performance and accommodation standards. Ability to lead on multiple and complex projects. Driven to achieve success and contribute to meeting key strategic priorities.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge

Extensive experience of managing complex programmes including regeneration, development and major refurbishment for a Housing Association or Local Authority. Proven track record of progressing grant funded projects through to completion. Comprehensive understanding of capital funding options for affordable and/or supported housing delivery.

Please note :- we do not currently offer visa sponsorship.

What's in it for you?

Our benefits include:-

28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time) per year 2 volunteering days per year for things like helping out in local communities An additional 'Beliefs day' once a year to have an extra a day off Supported family friendly approach with extended parental leave Enhanced pension with matched contributions of up to 9% Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave per year Life assurance cover 3 x your salary Cycle2work scheme Hybrid Working - Dependent on job role and department Health cash plan scheme for your everyday healthcare needs which you can add your family members too Tenancy deposit - interest free loan to help with rental deposits and season Ticket loan Access to extensive learning and training opportunities with Wisebox platform Colleague virtual social platform with our workplace pages where you can keep up to date with the organisational activity and link in with colleagues Career progression across the organisation with our mentoring/coaching programmes, apprenticeships and career planning support Employee Assistance Programme- We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and support this as an organisation

About us

We are committed to developing and implementing or maintaining sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within MTVH.



Learn more about our benefits and organisation by viewing our attached document

Our promise

Here at Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH) we want to capture the value that difference brings and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We work collaboratively 'Serving people better every day' to educate, support and develop all of our diverse employees and the communities that we serve. We are also part of the disability confident employer scheme.



We want every employee and every customer to feel comfortable enough to be their true self and are working tirelessly in the background to create an environment that encourages our employees to challenge non-inclusive behaviours and to be mindful of their own and other's wellbeing.




We provide a platform of Network groups for employees to share views, tell us what we're doing well and recommend improvements. We want to create a real sense of community and a workforce who feel that their opinions are valued. Our Networks groups are:-



Gender Ethnicity LGBTQ+ Disability


Our core values of Dare, Care and Collaborate demonstrate that we are a people focused business, solving social issues by working together!




We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found so we do encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.