Capital Operations Manager in the Housing Property Services team at Chesterfield Borough Council, leading the delivery of the council's housing capital investment works. The core of the work is planning and delivering kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, window and door schemes and disabled adaptations, within budgets of up to £10 million a year. The post leads a mixed workforce of operational managers, trade teams and contractors, and reports on performance to senior leaders and elected members. A full UK driving licence is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead the delivery of the Housing Capital Programme and its operational performance
- Oversee major improvement works, including kitchen and bathroom replacements, roofing, window and door schemes, disabled adaptations and other planned and cyclical investment
- Manage annual capital investment budgets of up to £10 million
- Provide leadership and direction to a multi-disciplinary workforce and contracted partners
- Ensure effective programme planning, risk management and performance monitoring
- Drive value for money while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction
- Work collaboratively across Housing, Asset Management, Repairs, Compliance and Tenant Engagement
- Support procurement, contract management and commercial decision-making
- Produce performance reports and present to senior leaders, elected members and governance groups
- Lead service improvement and the modernisation of Housing Property Services
- Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and health and safety requirements
Qualifications
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent senior management experience
- Recognised management or leadership qualification such as ILM or Chartered Manager, or equivalent
Experience
- Significant experience delivering capital investment, construction, planned maintenance or property improvement programmes
- Budget management, financial forecasting and delivering efficiencies
- Managing large operational teams through change and transformation
- Managing operational risk, performance, compliance and continuous improvement
Skills & knowledge
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels
- Commitment to excellent customer outcomes and value for money
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving and service delivery
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work authorisation
- Full UK driving licence
Nice to have
- Experience within social housing, local government or a regulated environment, or transferable experience from related sectors
- IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification
- Project or programme management qualifications such as PRINCE2, MSP, APM or equivalent
What’s offered
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Wide range of employee benefits
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Opportunity to lead high-profile investment programmes that benefit local communities