Team Manager Adaptations & Renewals

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader to enhance its adaptations service, focusing on innovative solutions for citizens with disabilities. This role involves managing a team, ensuring quality assurance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve the living conditions of those in need. You will play a crucial role in shaping an inclusive and supportive environment, making a tangible difference in the community. If you are passionate about public service and have the skills to drive change, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension scheme

Great leave entitlement

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of housing construction and adaptation techniques.
• Experience in project management and budget monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an innovative adaptations service for citizens.
• Manage a team providing support throughout the adaptation process.

Skills

Housing construction knowledge

Building and planning regulations

Understanding of housing needs for disabled people

People management skills

Project management experience

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid worker

Salary: Starting Salary is £49,764 (Level one) rising to £52,805 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location:Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG. (this is under review)

We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more.

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

• To lead and develop an efficient and innovative adaptations service in accordance with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and Care Act 2014 and other relevant policy and best practice.
• The team works with citizens who have long-term health conditions or disabilities, living in all tenures and provides adaptations under both Disabled Facilities Grant and Housing Revenue funding.
• To maintain and improve performance throughout the citizen journey ensuring people are supported to stay in their own homes for longer, or return from hospital sooner.
• Manage a team consisting of Project Officers and Project Assistants. The team offers an agency service to support citizens with all stages of the adaptation process including designing and drawing of schemes, supporting the grant application process, planning/building regulations etc through to completions of the scheme.
• Monitor and review outcomes to ensure quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with partners across housing, adult and children's social care and external stakeholders.
• To be accountable for substantial revenue and capital budgets.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive knowledge of housing construction and repair, renovation, and adaptation techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of building and planning regulations, and of legislation regarding grants and other assistance.
• Comprehensive understanding of the housing needs of disabled people.
• People management skills, and skills in respect of performance management and setting clear objectives to ensure efficient and effective services.
• Experience of project management to include monitoring budgets, procurement and tendering for services.

- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: TBC.