Executive Director of Homes
2 days ago
Chester
The Opportunity Muir Group is seeking an exceptional professional to join its Executive Team as Executive Director – Homes. This strategic leadership role is responsible for the delivery of high-quality homes and property services, as well as oversight of Health & Safety, Asset Management and Development strategies across the organisation. Working in close partnership with the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team, the postholder will help shape and deliver Muir’s Corporate Plan and long-term growth ambitions, ensuring customer safety, service excellence and value for money remain at the heart of delivery. Key Responsibilities • Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of Asset Management, Health & Safety and Development functions, • Oversee the design and delivery of repairs, investment and new homes, ensuring services are customer-focused, efficient and compliant, • Act as the Group’s ‘Responsible Person’ for compliance with Safety & Quality and Corporate/ Landlord Health & Safety standards, • Attend Board and Committee meetings, providing expert strategic advice within the Homes portfolio, • Contribute to growth objectives through the delivery of new homes and exploration of non-organic growth opportunities, • Lead the development of a 30-year asset investment plan aligned with short- and long-term organisational priorities, • Build and maintain effective relationships with key regional and national stakeholders, regulators, and partners, • Foster a high-performing, inclusive culture within the Homes Directorate and across the organisation About You This role requires a senior leader with extensive experience in the housing sector and a strong understanding of asset management, compliance, health & safety, and development. The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Substantial leadership experience within the housing sector or a related environment, • Strong understanding of regulatory standards, particularly those set by the Regulator of Social Housing, • Proven experience in leading large-scale capital investment and/or development programmes, • Strategic financial and commercial awareness, with experience managing significant budgets, • Ability to influence at executive and board level, and lead teams through change, • A relevant professional qualification (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or equivalent knowledge gained through training and experience Why Join Muir? This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of homes and services for thousands of residents. Muir is a financially sound, values-led organisation undergoing a period of transformation and investment. The organisation is delivering against a bold Corporate Plan with ambitious targets for growth, performance and customer experience. For more information please reach out to Luke Joy at Neemar Search Our Commitment to Inclusion Muir Group is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and values-led organisation. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we’re happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please let us know if there’s anything we can do to support you. By submitting your application, you consent to Neemar Search sharing your details with relevant third parties as part of the recruitment process.