Service Manager- Asset Strategy & Performance

Job Title: Service Manager - Asset Strategy & Performance

Location: Huddersfield

Contract: 3 Months

Salary: £500 - £550/day

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Service Manager to join our local authority client in Yorkshire. As the Service Manager for Asset Strategy & Performance, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic, operational, and financial management within the service area. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and coordinate strategy and performance functions across Assets, Building Safety, and Development Teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Service in strategic planning, operational management, and financial oversight.
• Lead and coordinate strategy and performance functions across various teams.
• Establish performance management and monitoring regimes, driving service improvement initiatives.
• Introduce and implement Standard Operating Procedures in line with Service EQFM approach.
• Contribute to team approach to data and intelligence development.
• Build key relationships to ensure holistic planning and programming.
• Champion the delivery of Asset Management Strategy, ensuring alignment with Kirklees Housing Standard.
• Oversee a team of strategy, project, and performance specialists, including line management responsibilities.
• Monitor and support commissioning and procurement processes, ensuring quality and value for money across programs.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record of delivering targets and goals within operational plans.
• Ability to collaborate with partner organisations to achieve common objectives.
• Previous experience with data input and maintenance of databases/Contact Management Systems.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and computer literacy skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding Legislation.
• Flexibility and adaptability to drive performance improvement.
• Strong team working skills coupled with the ability to work independently.
• Proven experience in budgetary control and management.
• Full and valid driving license, with ability to use a car for travel.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role within a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for strategic management and performance improvement, we encourage you to apply.