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HOMES FOR WELLS is a small local Housing Association in the beautiful town of Wells-next-the-Sea. We house local key workers in affordable rented accommodation and currently manage around 30 properties.
We are a Charitable Community Benefit Society a CLT and a RSL. We have a board of volunteers and two part time staff – a Chief Executive and an Administrator.
We are seeking a new Chief Executive to be responsible for the day to day running of the organisation.
The successful applicant will have housing and management experience, good IT skills and a positive outlook.
This is a 3 day a week position, but we can be flexible, and we expect you to be too. Some evenings will be required.
Salary according to experience but we will pay up to £50,000 full time equivalent.
About You
We’re looking for a dynamic person with energy and enthusiasm.
You will have a track record of leading and managing and will have experience of housing associations and their governance.
You will be confident in working with local government officials, other stakeholders and tenants.
As well as an understanding of the law relating to residential tenancies you will have strong numeracy and literacy skills and experience of providing financial reports. You will be skilled and experienced in partnership working and in facilitating the best performance in others, partners and contractors alike.
You will enjoy getting the job done and be used to dealing with multiple priorities at one time as well as spotting new opportunities to raise the profile of our cause.
The roleÂ
The role is 3 days per week ideally Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday but with some flexibility for different hours subject to proper support for the Administrator. Some evenings and weekend working will be required including monthly board meetings, HFW events and meetings at times convenient to Tenants.
The role is based at our office in Wells-next-the-Sea and reports to the Chair.
