Director of Property Services

Michael Page (UK); Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director of Property Services to lead strategic initiatives across a diverse property portfolio. This role involves managing a significant budget and a dedicated team while driving innovation in housing service delivery. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in property management, with a focus on compliance, stakeholder engagement, and service improvement. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community and enjoy a healthy work-life balance, with professional development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate about enhancing housing services and making a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Leisure Centre Discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Online Retail Discounts

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior management within property services, ideally in social housing.
• Membership in RICS, CIH, or CIOB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic property services including repairs and compliance.
• Oversee major investment programs and digital transformation.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Acumen

Service Improvement

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Building Surveying

Degree in Facilities Management

Tools

Asset Management Software

Budget Management Tools

Job description

As the Director of Property Services, you'll provide strategic leadership across the property services portfolio, managing an annual budget exceeding £9 million and leading a dedicated team of professionals. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation and excellence in housing service delivery while making a real difference to residents' lives. You will be a full member of the Corporate Management Team, contributing to the strategic direction.

Client Details

Our client, Uttlesford district covers 247 square miles of rural beauty, with historic market towns, small villages and rural settlements, as well as containing Stansted airport. They have repeatedly been identified as one of the best places to live in the UK, due to low crime levels, high quality education services and the quality of local amenities. They have the highest number of listed buildings in the county of Essex, reflecting the historical significance of the area.

They encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work-life balance, as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays, leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.

Description

The role responsibilities as Director of Property Services are:

1. Strategic leadership of all property services, including repairs, maintenance, compliance, and capital works
2. Development and implementation of comprehensive asset management strategies
3. Oversight of major investment programmes and new building projects
4. Management of critical compliance and safety programmes
5. Leading digital transformation initiatives to enhance service delivery
6. Building and maintaining strong partnerships with contractors and stakeholders

Profile

The successful Director of Property Services should have:

1. Minimum 5 years' senior management experience in property services, preferably within social housing
2. Degree level qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Building Surveying, Facilities Management)
3. Membership of a relevant professional body (RICS, CIH, or CIOB)
4. Proven track record in managing large-scale repairs and maintenance services
5. Strong financial acumen and experience in managing substantial budgets
6. Excellence in stakeholder management and communication at all levels
7. Demonstrable success in driving service improvements and cultural change
8. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle and able to drive to Saffron Walden
9. Ability to participate in senior management on-call rota
10. Flexibility to attend evening meetings when required
11. Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

Job Offer

On offer for this Director of Property Services opportunity is:

1. The chance to make a real impact on the communities
2. Professional development opportunities
3. Flexible working arrangements
4. Local government pension scheme
5. Commitment to work-life balance
6. Beautiful location in Saffron Walden