Job Description

Octavia has stayed true to our social purpose for over 150 years, as we continue the pioneering work of our founder, Octavia Hill, in providing homes, support and care for people in central and west London.


Now Octavia has become part of the Abri Group, we're undergoing an exciting period of change that will enable us to grow, do more and ensure those in Octavia homes receive the services they deserve while continuing to honour and build on Octavia Hill's legacy as the founder of the social housing movement.


We are seeking a Head of Communities, Fundraising and Resilience to lead the delivery of our communities work to an excellent standard and support a team of staff and volunteers (400+) to deliver essential projects for both residents and the wider local community.


You will be passionate about tackling inequality by empowering people to live well and connect. You will have experience of growing partnerships and business development. You will be able to demonstrate the impact of the projects on local lives and ensure they are operating to support the organisations corporate strategic aims.


For this immensely rewarding role we are seeking an exceptionally committed values driven individual who is willing to go the extra mile to transform local lives across central and west London and guide the team through a key transitionary phase in our partnership with Abri and the development of the Octavia Foundation.


This position will be for a 12-month Maternity Cover - 35 hour per week - hybrid with at least 3 days based in the office.


For more information, please take a look at the job description below.



INDABRI


Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage over 55,000 homes and various community assets, serving more than 120,000 customers across the South of England.


We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?


We're investing 689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

We're delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it's needed most We're investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone

As we grow, we're re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.


More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at

www.abri.co.uk