Head of Delivery

Bradford, Yorkshire
Goodman Masson

We’re seeking an experienced Head of Delivery to join us. This role will lead the implementation of our Development and Regeneration Strategy, oversee construction contracts and ensure full compliance with H&S and regulatory standards. You’ll build strong partnerships with funders, contractors and consultants, oversee performance, governance and budget management and report to board level. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you’ll align delivery with strategic priorities, manage risk and embed continuous improvement to maximise impact and social value.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

Last year we launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we’ve worked with colleagues and customers to find out what’s important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who’ll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Developing, implementing and being an ambassador for the Development and Regeneration strategy.
• Focus on providing high quality developments that meet the needs of customers. This will include managing new build residential contracts and possibly demolition or refurbishment contracts.
• Provide detailed leadership on construction contracts, performance of contractors and consultants, construction methodology, risk and delivery solutions.
• Oversee the delivery of all active developments ensuring they meet all relevant performance indicators and in particular time, cost and quality.
• Establish and manage budgets and cashflows for development programmes and projects, using professional experience to maximise resource capacity and ensure efficient and effective use of such resources. This is done via SDS Sequel.
• Work jointly with the New Business, sales, assets and neighbourhoods functions to meet their strategic targets. Including feeding into the design, specification and contract or new developments.
• Develop strategic partnerships with external agencies such as investors/funders, construction companies, consultants and other organisations, to further the strategic aims of Incommunities. Including attendance at strategic meetings and forums.
• Lead the development consultation process to ensure residents, stakeholders and partners (during the on-site delivery phases) are involved from scheme inception through to the end of defects process.
• Ensure compliance with best practice, legislative and regulatory frameworks and lead on compliance in relation to construction/site health and safety.
• Manage our internal Development Procedure Manuals and ensure projects are managed and audit files created and maintained in line with all regulatory compliance including Homes England Capital Funding Guide.
• Prepare appraisals and reports to present to CDAP, DAC, Board and BCHT Board, including quarterly performance and KPI and risk reporting.

Requirements

• Degree level qualification in Housing or Development, or equivalent experience.
• A proven track record in delivering high quality and effective programme management of a complex programme, including management of a team of project managers.
• In-depth understanding of housing and development strategies, including new build residential projects, demolition, and refurbishment contracts.
• Experience of successfully delivering effective and tailored communication strategies with residents, businesses, community groups and of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Detailed knowledge of construction contracts, methodologies, and risk management.
• Strong understanding of capital budget management and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory frameworks, including site health and safety compliance and Homes England Capital Funding Guide.
• Knowledge of frameworks, procurement processes, and value-for-money principles.
• Proven experience of successfully managing large capital budgets and flexibly deploying groups of staff and consultants to different areas of work as appropriate.
• Ability to write complex Exec / Board level reports and negotiate with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Driving licence with access to own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK – Visa sponsorship is not available.
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process – Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Salary of £83,453 per year
• Social Housing Pension Scheme with up-to 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Hybrid and agile working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support