Position: Managing Director 
Location: Grantham or Home-based (depending on location) 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 39 hours per week 
Salary: £Competitive dependent on experiences 
Benefits: 30days holiday + 10 days bank holiday, Lease car scheme, Flexible working and flexitime, Contributory pension, Cycle to work scheme, Employee support line, Laptop and mobile phone, Support on gaining professional qualifications 

Our client is an innovative, charitable provider of adapted property for people with a learning disability. Established 30 years ago, it owns and leases properties across the UK and works with individuals and their families, housing associations and support providers to identify, purchase/lease and adapt properties specially tailored to individual need. Its philosophy is that “an ordinary house on an ordinary street” has the ability to facilitate the independence and engagement of tenants with a learning disability in their local community. Since 2015, it has provided 67 properties to a value of over £17m. 

Our client also works with Cheyne Capital and has £3m of financing available from its Social Property Impact Fund 

Our client is known for its unique leadership structure that includes people with a learning disability in paid executive and other roles, demonstrating that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. 

About the role: 

As the Director for our client, you will lead the charity and work with individuals with a lived experience of a learning disability, their families and key partners to source and adapt properties for people who often need great consideration paid to the importance of a suitable home how their house plays a key part in enabling their individual’s independence and supporting their engagement with their local community. 

It is therefore essential that you understand the specific needs of those with a learning disability and of supported tenancies. You’ll have experience in specifying viable property schemes and related financial modelling as well having a comprehensive knowledge of domestic construction and the Housing Benefit system. 

As Director, you’ll work with their trustees to achieve the charity’s strategic vision, building on its evident impact for more people. You’ll need to manage a range of regulatory matters and be accountable for adherence to internal and external policies, building contracts and contract law and planning regulations. 

About you: 

In anticipation of the retirement of Gareth Jackson, our current Director, this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic leader with experience of property development to build on his success. You’ll have key experience in property survey, conveyancing and valuation; and knowledge of legal structures such as leases, covenants and nomination agreements is essential. 

You will have good problem solving skills and be able to manage resources, deliver property schemes to budget and timescale and to manage risk. You’ll be someone able to take the initiative, seek opportunities and network across the learning disability and housing sectors in order to meet our charitable aims. You’ll be able to build strong working relationships, be a natural influencer and possess exceptional communication skills. 

*They reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.* 

You may have experience of the following: Managing Director, MD, CEO, Chief Executive Officer, COO, Chief Operating Officer, Operations Manager, Director, Project Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc. 

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