Assistant Director of Planned and Voids Investment

Job description

Assistant Director of Planned and Voids Investment
Salary: £104,954 including salary supplement + Excellent Benefits
Location: Wooburn Green, High Wycombe or Letchworth Garden City
Hybrid working: Two days per week in the office, three days from home
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.

We are now looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Director of Planned and Voids Investment to lead the design, planning, procurement and delivery of all planned component and void investment programmes across our homes.

This is a senior leadership role with significant influence, responsibility and visibility. You will shape long term investment decisions, manage large budgets, lead high performing teams and ensure our homes remain safe, compliant and fit for the future.

About the Role

As Assistant Director of Planned and Voids Investment, you will lead the delivery of all planned investment and voids programmes across our stock. You will design commercially strong programmes, set clear standards, manage contracts, oversee multi-trade delivery models and ensure excellent value for money.

You will work closely with the Director of Investment Delivery, Strategic Asset Management, Finance, Procurement and other senior leaders to create a robust, affordable and long term investment plan. You will also lead two Heads of Service and wider teams, ensuring high performance, strong engagement and a culture of collaboration.

This role is central to delivering our asset strategy, improving customer experience, ensuring compliance and shaping the future of our homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategy, planning and delivery of all planned and voids investment programmes

• Design investment programmes that are commercially strong, cost effective and high quality

• Deliver large scale component replacement programmes across multiple trades

• Oversee voids investment with multi-trade and multi-contractor dependencies

• Develop an optimal delivery model using both inhouse teams and supply chain partners

• Drive performance across DLO teams, improving productivity and value for money

• Lead best practice in procurement and contract management

• Ensure contractors deliver safe, compliant and high quality services

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety and building safety legislation

• Manage investment budgets of around twenty million pounds, ensuring strong financial control

• Work with Strategic Asset Management to develop short and long term investment plans

• Use data and insight to drive decisions and identify improvements

• Lead technological improvements to streamline delivery

• Promote a strong focus on customer satisfaction and tenant experience

• Provide reports, performance data and updates to senior leaders and committees

• Lead, develop and motivate teams, ensuring high performance and engagement

• Act as an escalation point for complex complaints and service issues

What Were Looking For

• Degree in Construction Management, Building Surveying or similar, or substantial senior leadership experience in building investment or repairs

• Experience managing high value and long term investment programmes

• Strong experience managing budgets, financial planning and cost control

• Experience leading complex, multi-trade projects and programmes

• Experience developing policies and procedures aligned to legislation

• Experience leading diverse technical teams and driving high performance

• Experience in contract design, contract practice and the development of procurement strategies across multiple programmes

• Demonstrable experience developing contractor management frameworks and assurance programmes

Knowledge and skills

• Strong construction and building knowledge

• Deep understanding of housing and repairs legislation

• Commercially astute with strong strategic thinking

• Skilled at interpreting data to drive improvement

• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills

• Strong report writing and analytical skills

• Innovative, proactive and solutions focused

• Confident making risk based decisions

Other requirements

• CIH Level 5 or willingness to work towards it

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable experience

• Experience working at senior leadership level

• Knowledge of the social housing sector

• Experience creating strategy, policy or standards

• Project management training such as Prince2 or PMP

• Health and Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £104,954 per annum (inclusive of salary supplement) + Excellent Benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours

• 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 15.05.2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wooburn Moor

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£100,000 Per Month

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English