Principal Officer - Investment & Programme Delivery

Charnwood Borough Council; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 50 - 70; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working

Generous annual leave (35.5–40.5 days)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Charnwood Borough Council is seeking a proactive Programme Delivery Manager to lead capital and revenue budgets for Landlord Services and drive asset management of the housing stock. You will oversee the housing major improvement programme and ensure compliance and safety across gas, asbestos and energy measures.

You will lead a team, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with senior leadership to deliver value for money and high customer care while adapting to evolving regulations such as Awaab’s Law.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering housing asset management programmes and major improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, consumer standards and environmental health requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience maintaining asset and compliance data and reporting against KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of housing major repairs, cyclical works, capital programmes and compliance services.
• Identify investment works and support the housing investment plan (HRA Business Plan).
• Monitor KPIs and provide reports on stock performance, sustainability and forecast scenarios.
• Maintain stock records in the Asset Management Database, including surveys and energy certificates.
• Contribute to procurement processes to deliver Decent Homes and major capital projects.
• Provide leadership and development for team members and promote tenant safety and engagement.
• Ensure services deliver value for money and excellent customer care.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in construction-related field or equivalent

RICS/CIOB membership

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and experienced programme delivery manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of the capital & revenue budgets for Landlord Services. This is a pivotal role ensuring the successful delivery of asset management of our housing stock.

You will oversee day-to-day management of the Council’s housing major improvement programme and effectively manage the housing asset portfolio including, some elements of compliance works and emerging legislation such as Awaab’s Law. Collaborating closely with senior leaders and technical teams, you will embed a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Role

• To oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Council’s housing major repair, cyclical and capital programme and compliance services including areas such as gas, water safe management, asbestos and fire safety equipment.
• To identify programmes of investment work required and support the overarching housing investment plan as determined through the HRA Business plan.
• Monitor and develop Key Performance Indicators for the stock and provide reports that include performance against targets, sustainability measures and forecasting scenarios that are affordable.
• Ensure accurate records regarding the stock are collected, analysed, and maintained on the Asset Management Database. This will also include Stock Condition Surveys, asbestos data, major adaptations, SAP and energy performance certificates, and in conjunction the Repairs Service, gas, electric and legionella records.
• To contribute to procurement processes to deliver Decent Homes, the Charnwood Standard, and other major and capital projects within the service area.
• Provide strong and positive leadership and direction to those for whom there is line management responsibility, providing regular communication, encouraging personal development, and identifying training needs.
• Champion tenant safety and engagement through clear communication and partnership working.
• To ensure that the services provide quality improvements, value for money and excellent customer care always.

The Person

We are looking for someone who has:

• A relevant construction related qualification i.e., degree/membership of RICS/CIOB or equivalent / Demonstrable experience identified within the section below.
• Proven experience managing compliance in housing, property, or public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of housing legislation, consumer standards, and environmental health.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical, ethical service delivery.
• Commitment to professional standards, tenant welfare, and continuous improvement.

The benefits of working with us:

• Agile working for many roles
• Generous annual leave of between 35.5 and 40.5 days of leave (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays.
• Most services are closed over Christmas.
• Opportunities for professional development linked to many roles.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free parking

We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant's Employer Recognition Gold Award.

We prioritise the well-being and engagement of our employees through internal groups such as the Staff Forum, Health and Wellbeing Group and Equality Working Group.

About the Council

Charnwood is one of the largest shire district councils in the country based on population, serving around 183,000 people.

We offer a range of services, with everything from refuse and recycling collections to the operation of a theatre and historic markets.

Our services are built on our values: Pride in Charnwood; Customer Focused and Working Together.

About Charnwood

We are proud of our borough, and it is a great place to live, work visit and invest in.

Charnwood boasts breath-taking landscapes which are great to explore.

At the heart of Charnwood is Loughborough, home to a world class university, historic markets, and the only major bell foundry in 2 UK.

It is a diverse community thanks to its student population and cultures from around the world.