Operations Manager

Chesterfield Senior Leadership Opportunity Multi-Million Pound Capital Works Programme

Are you an experienced senior leader within Social Housing, Property Services, Asset Management, Capital Works, or Planned Maintenance?

We're seeking an exceptional Capital Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a significant housing investment programme for a forward-thinking local authority

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for the successful delivery of planned capital works, major housing improvement projects, budget management, contractor performance, compliance, and service excellence.

• Senior leadership position with strategic influence
• Responsibility for large-scale capital investment programmes
• Opportunity to shape long‑term asset investment strategy
• Lead high‑performing operational and contractor teams
• Drive service improvements and operational efficiencies
• Play a key role in resident satisfaction and housing quality

As Operations Manager for the Capital Works team, you'll take responsibility for the operational and strategic delivery of housing capital programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time, and within budget.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of planned investment and capital works programmes
• Managing significant capital budgets and financial performance
• Developing programme strategies and investment plans
• Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and health & safety requirements
• Monitoring programme performance, risks, and project outcomes
  
  Driving continuous improvement and value‑for‑money initiatives
• Producing performance reports for senior stakeholders
• Leading, developing, and motivating operational teams

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Significant experience delivering capital works or planned maintenance programmes with a directly employed workforce
• Strong leadership experience within housing, construction, property services, or asset management
• Experience of change management programmes
• Proven budget management and financial control experience
• Experience managing contractors and outsourced service providers
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Experience driving operational improvements and service performance

We welcome applications from candidates currently working as:

• Capital Works Manager
• Operations Manager
  - Capital works
• Property Services Manager
• Capital Programme Manager

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a housing organisation that is committed to improving homes, enhancing resident satisfaction, and delivering high‑quality services.

You'll have the autonomy to lead major investment programmes, influence strategic decisions, and drive continuous improvement while developing your career within a senior leadership environment.