You’ll be responsible, through the Chief Executive to the Board of Management, for the effective management of support and wellbeing services which includes all operational services across Revival, and Honeycomb Charitable Services Ltd (trading as Glow and Concrete).

You will also have responsibility for business development and fundraising, quality and performance, as well as landlord liaison functions within the charity - a property portfolio in the region of 260 units. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively with senior colleagues, Board Members and Charity Trustees.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic direction of the organisation, as part of the Executive Team, contributing to the development and delivery of the Group’s corporate plan and all policy formulation at strategic level.
• Demonstrate clear, determined leadership. With specific responsibility for the strategic direction of Revival, Glow and Concrete, you will lead on delivery of the business and growth strategy, budget management, contractual targets and requirements, as well as wider Group objectives.
• Drive sustainable growth and innovation. Delivering the best quality service provision, to support as many people as possible, increasing the impact we have in the communities we serve.
• Ensure effective governance arrangements for Honeycomb Charitable Services, overseen by the Group Board.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the external operating environment both locally and nationally. Leading on broadening the Group’s partnerships across all areas of operation, in line with business objectives and growth ambitions.
• Build strong relationships with commissioners, partners and stakeholders. Influencing local strategies and seeking out or extending opportunities for innovative models of delivery to meet current and future needs.
• Provide updates and reports as required to appraise and promote new service opportunities, update on progress against strategic plans and new service arrangements.
• Lead on developing a culture of achieving value for money, and continuous improvement in all that we do.
• Lead strategic and operational risk management for Concrete, Glow and Revival, reporting into Group Board.
• Proactively manage risks around safeguarding / safety of customers, and contract compliance, ensuring all staff are clear on their obligations to report any concerns. Ensure best practice is adopted in reporting internally to the Group Board and externally to bodies such as the Charity Commission.
• Ensure production of timely and accurate performance reporting and robust monitoring of financial performance in the support and wellbeing directorate.
• Lead and manage the organisation’s audit and risk policies and processes for your area of responsibility, ensuring effective delivery through teams.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, contractual and legislative requirements in the delivery of support and wellbeing services, including housing related support and accommodation-based services.
• To be dynamic leader and an active member of the Executive Team, liaising with the Board members, Chief Executive, and other Executive Directors on customer, housing and property related services.
• Lead on setting and managing the budget which includes annual rent and service charge reviews for Revival, Glow and Concrete (c.10m)

What we're looking for:

• A degree level qualification or equivalent.
• A relevant housing qualification (secured or working towards) as outlined in the Competence and Conduct Standard consultation. Or a commitment to secure the qualification within allowed timescales.
• Extensive experience of operating at a senior management level or director level in health, social care, charitable or a relevant support field.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and a commitment to continuous learning for self and others.
• Significant experience of strategic leadership and responsibility for delivery of care and support services.
• Demonstrable track record and evidence of developing and winning business to achieve growth and sustainability in support services.
• Extensive experience of commissioned, regulated, value for money focussed and profit-making environments.
• In-depth knowledge of funding, legislation and regulation surrounding social care and support services.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness.
• Experience of working in the social housing charity sector preferable.
• An inspirational leader who can motivate, lead and empower others.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and work collaboratively with other leaders and managers. Be self-aware, emotionally intelligent, and able to work with, lead and project manage across all teams at all levels.
• Demonstrably strong leadership skills that break down silos, creating a performance focused culture.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to harness existing relationships and build new productive ones both internally and externally.
• Dynamic and change focussed, bringing new thinking, finding creative solutions to ongoing challenges and innovative solutions and new business models to sustain and develop existing services.
• Results drive individual able to demonstrate tangible business growth, organisational goal achievements and business improvements.
• Commercially astute strategic business leader providing direction at both strategic and operational levels.

We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.

Who we are:

We're Honeycomb Group and we provide homes that fit our customer's needs including affordable rent, shared ownership, domestic abuse refuge and community housing, as well as homelessness accommodation for men, women and young adults. For over 40 years, we've dedicated ourselves to investing in a more vibrant future for our neighbours.