Adaptations Team Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Colwyn Bay; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking a Lead for the Adaptations Team to oversee housing adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, coordinate projects from initial assessment to completion, and ensure value for money while complying with health and safety regulations.

The role involves hybrid working across office and home, regular collaboration with Occupational Therapists, housing partners, and Welsh Government, with Welsh language skills desirable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building standards and regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Commitment to delivering customer-focused services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Adaptations Team and oversee budgets.
• Manage and support the team across projects from assessment to completion.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with regulations and health and safety requirements.
• Prepare technical and financial reports and contribute to service planning.

Skills

Construction processes

Project management

Communication skills

Customer-focused service

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

This post leads the Adaptations Team at Conwy County Borough Council, which delivers housing adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants and reports to the Rapid Rehousing and Adaptation Manager. The work covers managing the team and its budgets, overseeing projects from assessment to completion, and monitoring contractor performance. Hybrid working across office and home is offered, with regular work alongside Occupational Therapists, Registered Social Landlords and Welsh Government. Experience of managing a team and of housing adaptations or construction work is required, and Welsh language skills are desirable.

What the job involves

• Lead the implementation and development of the Council's Adaptation and Renewal Policies
• Manage, support and develop the adaptations team
• Oversee adaptation projects from assessment through to completion
• Manage adaptation budgets and ensure value for money
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with legislation, regulations and health and safety requirements
• Prepare technical and financial reports and contribute to service planning and development
• Build relationships with internal and external partners

Qualifications

• Degree relevant to the role, or equivalent relevant experience

Experience

• Working in design, construction, surveying, housing adaptations or a related field
• Managing and motivating a team
• Managing budgets and monitoring performance

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of construction processes, building standards, housing legislation and regulatory requirements
• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and ability to build working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer-focused services

Nice to have

• Project management qualification
• Experience of securing external funding
• Welsh language skills

What’s offered

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Flexible working options, including adjusting the working day
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support