WE'RE SEEKING a TALENTED
DIRector of Property Services,
Head of Development & Land manager
We welcome your application to join our growing business.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
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ABOUT US
We’re The Sovini Group. If you haven’t heard of us we are the UK’s Best Workplace, the UK’s Best Workplace for Women and one of the Best Workplaces in Europe as certified by Great Place to Work. Not that we’re bragging! The good news is we’re growing and we have a place for you. As a company we believe our people are our greatest asset. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from every member of society.
The Group comprises not-for-profit, commercial and charitable enterprises who work together in partnership to support each other, achieve better value, deliver a high quality service and exceed customer expectations. It’s a winning formula!
DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY SERVICES
YOUR ROLE
As Director of Property Services, you will have overall responsibility for the group’s repairs and maintenance company Sovini Property Services (SPS) and Scaffold Company, Teal.
You will be responsible for repairs and maintenance in respect of the Group’s housing units, circa 14,000 properties, as well as identifying opportunities for external growth in SPS and Teal, providing an exceptional service to our customers. We currently have contracts around the North West, London and Buxton. You will ideally have experience in a commercial maintenance environment.
It will be fast, it will be challenging, but it will also be rewarding and a flexible can-do attitude will be vital. It’ll also set you on the right track for a rewarding career with us.
BENEFITS
You’ll need to work hard, but you will be rewarded for your efforts. Just take a look at the list below:
- Agile Working
- Competitive salary
- Group personal pension scheme
- Staff Incentive / Profit Share Bonus Scheme
- 28 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Life Assurance
- Career development and progression
- Corporate discount scheme
- Staff well-being and ‘feel good’ programme
Due to Government guidelines regarding coronavirus COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, we have implemented safe operating procedures to keep our Sovini family safe during these challenging times.
YOUR TALENTS
We’re confident that you can bring your expertise and experience that will help you excel at your job. What you need to show us is your drive for success, your passion for enjoying what you do, and your authentic approach in following up on what you promise. You will have:
- Experience of leading and inspiring a large (approx. 400 employees) remote and agile workforce
- Forward thinking with a track record of achieving targets and growth
- Experience of operating in a Board and Executive management environment
- Ability to generate awareness and excitement for the company’s vision
YOUR NEXT STEPS
We welcome applications from everyone. If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group. We want to reach everyone and we know if we do so our organisation will be better for it.
Click Here to be directed to the online application process.
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
YOUR ROLE
As Head of Development, you will have responsibility for leading the Development Team and successfully delivering the Group’s development strategy resulting in the provision quality new homes across our communities.
We are currently going through a period of change following the implementation of an agile working model. You will support, motivate and develop employees as we look to embed a culture with maximum flexibility whilst maintaining high performance. You will be responsible for maintaining effective relationships with partners internally and externally to ensure that all development projects are delivered on time and to a high standard. Ideally you will have experience of working within development in the private sector as well as Social Housing.
It will be fast, it will be challenging, but it will also be rewarding and a flexible can-do attitude will be vital. It’ll also set you on the right track for a rewarding career with us.
BENEFITS
You’ll need to work hard, but you will be rewarded for your efforts. Just take a look at the list below:
- Agile Working
- Competitive salary
- Group personal pension scheme
- Staff Incentive / Profit Share Bonus Scheme
- 28 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Life Assurance
- Career development and progression
- Corporate discount scheme
- Staff well-being and ‘feel good’ programme
Due to Government guidelines regarding coronavirus COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, we have implemented safe operating procedures to keep our Sovini family safe during these challenging times.
YOUR TALENTS
We’re confident that you can bring your expertise and experience that will help you excel at your job. What you need to show us is your drive for success, your passion for enjoying what you do, and your authentic approach in following up on what you promise. You will have:
- Successfully managed and delivered development programmes within social housing and ideally in the private sector
- Experience of leading and inspiring an agile workforce
- An understanding and knowledge of the Homes England
- Affordable Homes Programme
- Ability to monitor and manage performance and budgets ensuring deadlines are met with a track record of achieving targets
YOUR NEXT STEPS
We welcome applications from everyone. If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group. We want to reach everyone and we know if we do so our organisation will be better for it.
Click Here to be directed to the online application process.
LAND MANAGER
YOUR ROLE
As a Land Manager with Sovini, you will:
- Identify and secure land opportunities for The Sovini Group, in order to facilitate the delivery of ambitious growth plans.
- Be expected to manage and maintain a healthy land bank for future developments.
- Source land that is suitable for development through your own network of contacts
- Develop strong relationships with investors, local authorities, agents and consultants who will assist in bringing new opportunities forward.
- Play a key role in managing the land appraisal software, reviewing and providing recommendations on similar development software to ensure pre-planning risk is minimised.
It will be fast, it will be challenging, but it will also be rewarding. It’ll also set you on the right track for a rewarding career with us.
BENEFITS
You’ll need to work hard, but you will be rewarded for your efforts. Just take a look at the list below:
- Agile Working
- Competitive salary
- Group personal pension scheme
- Staff Incentive / Profit Share Bonus Scheme
- 28 days holiday entitlement increasing with service
- Life Assurance
- Career development and progression
- Corporate discount scheme
- Staff well-being and ‘feel good’ programme
Due to Government guidelines regarding coronavirus COVID-19 and to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, we have implemented safe operating procedures to keep our Sovini family safe during these challenging times.
YOUR TALENTS
We’re confident that you can bring your expertise and experience that will help you excel at your job. What you need to show us is your drive for success, your passion for enjoying what you do, and your authentic approach in following up on what you promise.
You will:
- Be educated to degree standard or equivalent,
- Have a minimum 2 years’ experience as a Land Manager
- ]Have an established network of local contacts related to land ownership and sourcing
- Have experience of New Build Housing and Land purchase
Knowledge of housing software including Land Insight and Porval - The ability to formulate and negotiate offers
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle in order to visit Land in the Merseyside area
YOUR NEXT STEPS
We welcome applications from everyone. If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group. We want to reach everyone and we know if we do so our organisation will be better for it.
Click Here to be directed to the online application process.