director of development and regeneration

RHA September 2020

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Director of Development and Regeneration Recruitment Pack

RHA September 2020


RHA September 2020


Contents

/ 4 Foreword, Luke Takeuchi CEO

/ 5 About us

/ 6 Our Values

/ 7 Advert

/ 8 Job Description

/ 12 Person Specification

/ 14 Useful Information

/ 15 Terms & Conditions

/ 16 Our Benefits Package

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Dear Applicant…

Firstly, thank you for your interest in this exciting role with RHA Wales.

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation which has a strong track record. RHA Wales has clear objectives to deliver much needed high quality, new affordable homes to regenerate communities and improving lives.

RHA Wales is a values based organisation. We have a clear strategic vision underpinned by a culture which promotes respect, openness and integrity. Our colleagues tell us that RHA is a great place to work where you will be supported to reach your potential. The Director of Development and Regeneration is a key role of our Executive Management team and you will work closely with myself and the Executive Directors across the business to drive our development strategy, delivering on our ambitions for growth. The successful candidate will have strong technical and commercial expertise, but importantly will have the right personal attributes, leading by example in demonstrating our values and delivering on our objectives. The Director of Development and Regeneration works across the business to liaise with a number of internal and external partners and stakeholders.

Our strong board of management oversee our strategic direction and you will work closely with them to provide assurance around our progress, and work creatively to identity new opportunities. Our strong and robust financial performance allows us to set clear objectives for our development program in the coming years and we have ambitious targets for development and regeneration.

These are extraordinary times in which we are operating, and the challenges faced during the pandemic have also created opportunities. We’ve recently launched a new Flexi Employer offer at RHA, and the successful candidate will have the ability to work flexibly and take advantage of our health and wellbeing rewards, making this this a great opportunity for someone who is driven, ambitious and values a good work life balance.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Best Wishes

Luke Takeuchi Chief Executive RHA Wales

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A Bit About Us

RHA was established in 1979 and has been providing homes and services in Rhondda Cynon Taff for over 40 years.

We are a registered social landlord, a community benefit society and regulated by the Welsh Government. We own and manage over 1800 homes. We offer a range of high-quality management and support services which ensure that our tenants have the best possible opportunities to enjoy their homes and engage in their communities.

We work closely with partners and the local authority to ensure we provide support for preventing homelessness and delivering much needed new homes across the borough. We currently have over 160 new homes in our new build programme.

Operating from our office in Tonypandy at the heart of the community, we employ around 80 staff and we continue to grow.

Our regulatory status has confirmed that our financial position is strong, meeting our projected surplus and ensuring that long term finance is in place to deliver our ambitious develop plan. We have strong budgetary management processes in place and a clear investment strategy for our current homes to ensure we continue to meet the Welsh Housing Quality standard requirements.

We encourage innovation and significantly value the contribution of our staff, tenants and volunteers in all that we do.

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Values and Behaviours

Everyone at RHA recognises the importance of working as one team and we pride ourselves on our culture and togetherness. We appreciate and value that it’s our people who will ensure that we achieve our aspirations.

The way we approach our work is very important to us and we have an agreed set of Values and Behaviours for our team. These underpin how we deliver our services and are fundamental to our culture and reputation.

VALUES We act with…

RESPECT TRANSPARENCY We demonstrate respect for all, treating

people equally and demonstrating an inclusive culture throughout the organisation.

We are open with our customers, our colleagues and our partners. We involve out tenants in key decisions wherever possible and provide up to date accurate information.

INTEGRITY OPENNESS We aim to deliver to the highest

standards possible and do not settle for second best.

We continually challenge ourselves to do things better, looking outside our business and our sector to learn new ways of working.

BEHAVIOURS We will be…

POSITIVE INNOVATIVE We will approach our work with a

can-do attitude and try to overcome any barriers or hurdles.

We think creatively and embrace new ideas and ways of working.

PROFESSIONAL AUTHENTIC We demonstrate the highest levels

of professionalism in all that we do. We are proud of what we do and we want

to do it in a meaningful way. We are committed to providing our tenants with the best possible services and products.

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About the role

Director of Development and Regeneration Circa. £70k per annum RHA is situated in the heart of the Rhondda, a stone’s throw away from Cardiff and the M4.

Our vision, values and behaviours are at the core of everything we do. We want a dynamic, outcome focussed individual who is committed to helping us to deliver excellent services and quality homes for our tenants.

In return, we offer generous leave and benefits, have an award-winning health and wellbeing programme and flexible working; all making RHA a great place to work!

If this sounds like the job for you, please visit our website www.rhawales.com/our-people/working-with-us/vacancies to download an information pack and find out more.

Closing date for application submission is midnight on 18 October 2020.

First round assessments will be held on 2 and 3 November 2020, second round assessments are scheduled for 10 November 2020. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Please ensure you are available on these dates before applying. No agencies please

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Job Description

POST: Director of Development and Regeneration RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Executive RESPONSIBLE FOR: Development Team SALARY: circa. £70k per annum

Purpose of the Post The post holder is responsible for delivering on the objectives set for the association’s development strategy. You will co-ordinate the association’s approach to investment and regeneration activities and will play a key role in developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the delivery of a programme of high-quality affordable housing to those in need, ensuring that RHA Wales remains a key developer in the provision of affordable housing.

2. Ensure that the Development programme is delivered and complies with an agreed methodology, with strong regard for probity and governance being embedded in the team.

3. Work closely with the finance team and Director of Resources to ensure that all development activity is robustly managed within existing budgets and financial plans, ensuring that accurate viability information is provided to enable the association to ensure appropriate resources are in place at all times.

4. Identify and present opportunities for growth and regeneration where appropriate, ensuring that these are aligned to the association’s corporate plan and development strategy.

5. Actively build relationships with key stakeholders and partners to deliver on RHAs objectives and identify opportunities for collaboration. Ensuring that appropriate and effective relationships are maintained at all times

6. Drive RHA’s environmental plan, ensuring that innovative methods

of construction are adopted where appropriate to meet out ambition to create sustainable low carbon communities.

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Job Description (continued)

Development Programme Delivery

1. Manage the strategic planning and delivery of RHA’s Development Programme, in order to meet our organisational objectives.

2. Working with key partners and stakeholders, maintain overall strategic responsibility for all aspects of new schemes including site investigation, financial appraisal, and appointment of professional advisors.

3. Assess the viability of proposed developments by applying expertise to formulate key performance indicators and use specialist tools to test assumptions for cost and value, to ensure efficiency and produce thorough and auditable appraisals

4. Oversee the approval for scheme design by presenting and discussing opportunities for future growth with colleagues at EMT, working in close contact with the maintenance and housing teams to ensure that that supply of affordable housing meets the forthcoming needs of RHA.

5. Oversee the public consultation on new development schemes and apply detailed knowledge of the planning system and planning requirements to secure planning consent.

6. Oversee the competitive tender of all schemes.

7. Use appropriate project management techniques to monitor and coordinate the delivery of an extensive programme of varied and complex development schemes, from feasibility to completion, ensuring that risks and budgets are accounted for and all internal and external approvals are in place.

8. Ensure that the development team leads on ensuring strong cross team working practices are in place to provide a smooth handover of completed schemes ready for letting.

9. Maintain an actively engaged stakeholder network across relevant teams with Welsh Government, local authority, other agencies and contractors.

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Development Programme Governance

1. Ensure that the development strategy meets the needs of the communities we serve and reflects the current operating environment.

2. Lead the development of a standard methodology for delivering the programme.

3. Act as a source of Development expertise within RHA, providing robust management the whole of the Development team to ensure that all corporate processes are adhered to.

4. Ensure the overall quality control is in place for all applications for government grant to accurate and processed in a timely manner.

5. Update Board and the development committee where required and

on the position with the programme delivery.

Health and Safety

1. Manage the development practices to ensure full compliance with and commitment to legal and statutory regulations, covenants and CDM and health and safety requirements

2. Ensure that all staff are made aware of their health and safety responsibilities and to arrange for staff to undertake mandatory training on health and safety matters

3. Champion a health and safety culture throughout your team, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and regulatory frameworks and RHA policies and procedures.

4. Be aware of your own responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other safety regulations to ensure that safe working practices and procedures are adopted at all times.

5. Undertake training when required.

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General

1. This post forms part of the association’s executive management team. Therefore the role requires strategic input across all areas of the business.

2. The Director of Development and Regeneration will lead on identifying good

practice, innovative methods and creative examples from across the housing and construction sector which may be appropriate for the association to consider.

3. This post on occasion will require the post holder to work flexibly including some evenings.

4. Travel regularly throughout our operating area and on occasion to areas beyond in a timely fashion.

5. In line with all Data Protection legislation, adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and data management, following the Association’s processes at all times.

6. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the position.

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Person Specification

STANDARD ASSESSED EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant professional or management qualification e.g. RICS or equivalent.

Desirable Application

EXPERIENCE

Experience of leading on the strategic direction and delivery of a development programme, working at senior management level with experience of reporting to board on high level matters.

Essential Application and interview

Evidence of effective performance in key areas related to the role, e.g. development, procurement, project management, innovation in business development.


Experience of working within a customer focused organisation. Essential Application and interview

A minimum of 3 years’ experience of managing staff. Essential Application and interview

Experience of leading outside your own authority. Essential Application and interview

Experience of presenting information to a wide range of people. Desirable Application and interview

Experience of Corporate and Operational planning. Essential Application and interview

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Commercially aware with strong business acumen. Essential Application and interview

Strongly developed negotiation skills relevant to dealing with external consultants, contractors and partners.


Excellent project management skills. Essential Application and interview

An up-to-date knowledge and understanding of business development processes.


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Person Specification (continued)

STANDARD ASSESSED

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (Continued)

Strongly developed analytical skills and the ability to make rational and systematic decisions based on relevant information.


Able to motivate, inspire and influence at all levels. Essential Application and interview

Excellent numeracy, literacy and oral skills. Essential Application and interview

Ability to manage effective relationships with colleagues, Board members, external agencies, stakeholders and clients.


A commitment to providing high quality and customer focused services.


An understanding of and commitment to the Association’s Equal Opportunities Policy.


Computer literate in basic Microsoft packages, design systems and ability to comfortably navigate performance information.


Ability to organise and prioritise work in order to meet deadlines and targets.


Ability to work flexibly to meet deadlines. Essential Application and interview

Excellent presentation skills. Essential Application and interview

Ability to show initiative and develop ideas. Essential Application and interview

PERSONAL

Possession of a full driving licence and access to a car. Essential Application

Open, transparent and enthusiastic with a high level of leadership skills.


Acts with integrity at all times and demonstrates the association’s values and behaviours.

Essential Interview

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Useful Information

Your Application Thank you for downloading an application pack for the post of Director of Development & Regeneration. In this pack you’ll find information about the role, including a job description and person specification. The person specification is a key document as this tells you what we’re looking for in our recruitment.

You should address any of the criteria marked assessed at application when completing the personal statement, and it would be really helpful for us if you could deal with each criteria in turn. Please make sure that you give us examples of your experience to date – this may be from your past work experience, or perhaps through voluntary work you’ve done.

References We ask for references that cover the last three years of your employment, so if you have had more than 2 jobs in that period, we’ll need additional referees. These can be provided on a separate sheet.

Personal Details and Equality Monitoring Before we shortlist, your personal details and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form are separated from your application form. This is because we want to make sure that candidates are shortlisted on their knowledge, skills and experience alone.

Closing Date and Shortlisting The closing date for this post is midnight on Sunday 18th October 2020. We will not be able to accept applications after this time.

The Selection Process First round assessments will be held on 2 and 3 November 2020. Second round assessments are scheduled for 10 November 2020. Further details of the assessment day will follow to shortlisted candidates.

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Terms & Conditions

Salary: The salary for this post is circa. £70k per annum.

Pension: RHA is a member of the Social Housing Pension Scheme, and we offer a Career Average (CARE) defined benefit scheme. Our contribution is 13.4%, and employees contribute between 5% and 8%.

Holiday Entitlement: 30 days per annum.

Working Hours: Our normal working hours are 35 per week, worked over a 9 day fortnight, however the post holder will be required to work such hours, and at such times as are necessary to carry out their duties.

Probation and Notice Periods: The probationary period for this post is 6 months and can be extended to 12 months.

During the probationary period, the notice period on either side is 1 week. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the notice period will be 3 months.

General: This post will be based at our head offices - Ty Gwyn Newydd, 9 Compton Road, Tonypandy CF40 1BE. Travel may be expected across the borough, and elsewhere as necessary.

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Our Benefits Package

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Fully supported performance management framework • Support for professional qualifications relating to your role or

development in the Association • Ongoing support for continued professional development • Support for you to attend professional seminars and conferences • Payment of a professional subscription • Regular performance management sessions

BENEFITS

• 30 days plus statutory holidays (pro rata for part time staff) • AXA PPP Private Healthcare Insurance for you and your dependents • Access to 1/60th CARE pension • Flexible working over a 9 day fortnight • Death in service of 3 times Annual Salary • Occupational Sick Pay scheme that gives up to 6 months full pay • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay • Cycle to Work scheme

THE WORKPLACE

• Agile working environment • Quarterly RHA Pulse opinion surveys so you can have your say • Open and Honest culture • HAPUS – our award-winning health and wellbeing programme • Opportunity to take part in charity events • Discounted gym membership • RHA Sports & Social Club

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