Bill Barkworth Senior Associate Consultant. 2 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

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1 RECRUITMENT PACK

2 Dear Applicant Thank you very much for your interest in this post. On the following pages, you will find details of the role and the selection process to assist you in completing and tailoring your application. In order to apply you should submit: An up-to-date CV which shows your full career history we recommend that this is no longer than three pages; A supporting statement explaining why you are interested in this role, detailing how you are a good candidate for this post and how you fulfil the person specification we recommend that this is no longer than three pages; The declaration form but completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity; and Indicate on the declaration form if you cannot attend any of the interview dates. Please note that applications can only be considered if all the documentation is complete. Please send your application, preferably in MS Word format by to: bronafon@campbelltickell.com Applications must be received by Monday 7th May 2018 You will receive an acknowledgement within 24 hours of receipt and we suggest that if after that time you have not heard from us, you telephone the office ( ) to ensure that it has arrived. Using a secure address and putting the job title/organisation in the subject line reduces the chances of any going into spam. Please do contact me if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role and organisation or if you have any other questions to help you decide whether to apply. You can contact me on or Kind regards Bill Barkworth Senior Associate Consultant 2 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

3 Bron Afon - The welcome letter from Andrew As a community mutual we have a clear aim, to improve the quality of life and life chances of people living in Torfaen and neighbouring communities, with a particular focus on those who face disadvantage. What makes us different is that we work together with our members to make decisions that match our values, meet the needs of the people we serve and make great business sense. This also means making sure that we can effectively manage our assets and secure value for money when investing in the stock and the development of new homes that will meet the future needs of our communities. The Directorate is in transition, this position is about change and transformation. As Head of Development & Regeneration you will be a member of the new Property & Development Management Team, linking the repairs, asset and development teams to provide quality, performance and improvements that will drive our service standards to sector leading levels. This is a truly exciting and challenging time to be involved with us. You will be joining at the creation of a new team within a new directorate; the opportunity to make your mark in helping to shape the future has never been greater. The Head of Development & Regeneration will need to demonstrate strong technical skills and an understanding of the development cycle from land assembly to building completion, the grant system and be financially astute to put deals together; a key objective will be to deliver 450 new homes over the next 5 years. Beyond your technical specialism we are looking for someone who truly believes that a successful housing enterprise needs real customer involvement, who can add to our team, and who signs up to our values of Respect, Engage, Ambition and Listen. If this is you and you can translate these values into the delivery of the service, then I would like to talk to you. I am looking for the best experienced and best qualified professionals to work with us to deliver not just the commitments made to our members but to our staff and all stakeholders. It is going to be an exciting challenge but a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. I look forward to receiving your application. John Holman Director of Property & Development 3 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

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5 Bron Afon - About us Spending money in the local area means we have been able to bring extra benefits include creating and securing jobs. We are proud to be seen as a public service organisation working as a partner with like-minded organisations in the Borough. Currently, operating within Torfaen, we are a community owned and community based organisation. With a local focus, a budget of 37 million per annum and nearly 500 staff, we are large enough to make an impact yet small enough to be versatile and flexible. We are a member of PlaceShapers, a national alliance of more than 100 community-focused housing associations. Our aims, are to: Bron Afon s ambition is to create flourishing communities in our part of Wales, where everyone has a quality home to live in and where people who need it are supported and encouraged. In 2023, led by our members, Bron Afon: will be an agile, effective and efficient business, delivering the services our tenants and customers need; will provide a powerful voice and a trusted presence for those who need us; and will have built hundreds of new homes and created thousands of life changing opportunities. Our values: They guide how we work and were developed with our memebers, staff and partners. You will feel them whenever you are involved with us. They are REAL. Respect We value everyone, and treat all fairly, politely, with dignity and respect. Engage We are proud to be owned by the community. We support and involve others in shaping what we do to make lives better. Ambition We bring passion, creativity and commitment to what we do and want to be the best. We take pride in our work and celebrate successes. Listen We listen to understand what s important. We are caring, responsive and open to change and improvement 5 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

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7 Bron Afon - Role profile Responsible to Responsible for Director of Property and Development The Development & Regeneration Team & Contractors Create, develop and lead the organisation s development and regeneration service, identifying viable development opportunities, securing grants and funding, developing programmes, managing consultants and contractors to deliver new build and regeneration programmes to time, standard and budget. Champion a Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation and in the management of contractors. Lead significant and complex change in a regulated environment, delivering Bron Afon s operating model in conjunction with stakeholders. Act as an effective member of the Departmental Management Team, the Corporate Leadership Team and leader within the business. Role model the values of Bron Afon, supporting and driving culture change both corporately and at team level. Management Lead Bron Afon s development & regeneration programme, including site identification, appraisal, acquisitions, grant application and negotiations, design, procurement, build and hand-over. Lead the strategic and tactical decision-making process for development, providing expert advice together with progress of the development programme and the associated risks and opportunities. Lead and manage the development team to operationally deliver all development and regeneration projects from inception to completion in a safe and transparent manner to standard and budget. Ensure the correct choice and management of contracts. Ensure that development practice demonstrates full compliance with all legal and statutory regulations, covenants and CDM and health & safety requirements including duty of care. Lead working groups to ensure the development programme is aligned with strategic objectives. Lead strategy and policy development including the development of policies, procedures and systems around the new build development and regeneration function. Lead the planning and procurement of development and regeneration programme including engaging consultants and contractors in line with the Association s Procurement Policy. Oversee effective project and programme management including producing and evolving effective programme monitoring reports suitable for officer, Board, Committee and external use. Lead and develop the financial appraisal of potential new build schemes and the programme in conjunction with colleagues. Ensure value for money in the new build programme is delivered through minimising costs and maximising external grant and other income. 7 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

8 Bron Afon - Role profile Develop projects that meet the requirements of customers, Bron Afon and the regulatory framework, managing the design and procurement of new projects, overseeing the appointment of consultants and managing their performance. Participate in the out of hour s emergency call out rota. Strategic financial management and control Develop and manage multi million pound budgets including providing expert advice related to development business planning. Effectively set and manage budgets for the short, medium and long term, to ensure adequate funding is in place and that any variations in funding are appropriately managed. Providing expert advice related to development business planning. Actively contribute to the development, implementation and review of corporate operational, business and risk management plans updating the Director of Property and Development of all relevant and emerging risks. Identify and report on key performance indicators ensuring that the Development function builds a positive performance culture where it strives to continuously improve to meet and/or exceeds internal and external regulatory requirements, incorporating excellence and best practice. Leadership, Staffing and Organisational Development Lead and manage the Development function ensuring the effective use of all resources and develop frameworks which support delegated decision making and empower staff to reach their full potential. Support the development of individual and team performance frameworks which reward and recognise contributions to service improvement and addresses underperformance. Governance, Regulation and Conduct Lead by personal example, demonstrating the highest personal standards of integrity and conduct consistent with Bron Afon s vision and values. Ensure compliance with all standing orders, financial regulations, regulatory and inspection frameworks. Prepare and present all information returns to the regulator, local and government bodies, as applied to Development and Regeneration. Ensure effective management and maximisation of all premises and ICT provision maintaining compliance with all data protection and data analysis requirements. 8 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

9 Bron Afon - Role profile Standard Responsibilities Promote, uphold and comply with Bron Afon s values, policies and procedures, and regulatory frameworks including (but not limited to): Code of Conduct Health & Safety Data Protection, privacy and use of IT resources Regulatory standards and probity Risks and internal controls framework Human Resources policies and procedures Equality and diversity Support Bron Afon s community mutual model ensuring positive working relationships. Support and drive organisational and cultural change to deliver Bron Afon s mission and values actively contributing to the development and improvement of Bron Afon s services. Actively participate in negotiations with trade unions. To effectively lead corporate/organisational projects and programmes to meet specific corporate outcomes. Carry out such other duties and responsibilities consistent with the level and accountability of the post and review this job description with your line manager on a regular basis Work Environment The job holder will be primarily office based but will be expected to make site visits and attend meetings off site. There is a reasonable level of travel to visit sites and other premises. 9 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

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11 Bron Afon - Person specification Qualifications, knowledge and understanding Corporate membership of RICS, RTPI, or other appropriate chartered qualification. Ideally a relevant management qualification. Current and significant experience of transforming and leading commercial construction organisations. Experience of managing large scale budgets and financial monitoring. Proven track record of delivering high performance and efficiency in areas of responsibility. Demonstrable experience in the construction, procurement and management of multi million pound contracts. Experience Demonstrable experience of leading complex organisational change. Extensive demonstrable experience of leading new build development programmes. Extensive and demonstrable experience of leading teams and individuals to deliver results in a development and regeneration environment. Excellent understanding of the regulatory and legal framework surrounding the delivery of new build housing of all tenures. Experience of carrying out options appraisals, financial appraisals and development of business case reports. Detailed, practical knowledge of common construction contracts. Experience of formal contract management in a new build development setting. Detailed knowledge and experience of procurement of new build housing contracts. Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety legislation, including building regulations and CDM requirements, affecting new housing development and regeneration. Experience of successfully maximizing grant to fund new build social housing Knowledge of the Welsh Government affordable housing objectives and the opportunities it presents Bron Afon. Experience within a development environment with a registered provider (RP), developer or housing related or other voluntary organisation. Experience of and involvement with more than one sector. Experience of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of RPs. Skills and attributes Excellent leadership and motivational skills with the ability to foster empowerment. A tenacious self-starter who thrives on change, learning and innovation. Excellent communication skills, verbal, presentational and written. Ability to challenge effectively and take action to address poor performance. Proven ability to programme manage a variety of projects to time and budget. Ability to develop high quality business cases to appraise development schemes. Ability to manage complex budgets, including timely identification and mitigation of budgetary risks. 11 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

12 Bron Afon - Person specification Excellent customer focus. The ability to develop partnerships with key stakeholders including grant distributing agencies in Wales. Ability to develop policies and procedures that set clear expectations around staff and contractor performance. Excellent computer literacy skills, including the use of development software, MS Office and MS project to monitor programme delivery. Personal Qualities A natural networker and communicator, able to form effective professional relationships with ease and maintain those relationships over the long term. An inclusive manager who is determined, supportive, reflective and resilient. Confident and persuasive negotiator/skilled influencer who knows how and when to compromise. Team player who enjoys sharing and working with others but also comfortable working on their own. Completer/finisher who can balance conflicting priorities and deliver results. Active listener who encourages, responds to and learns from others ensuring communications from others are understood and assimilated. Additional Requirements Strong commitment to the values and operating principles of Bron Afon. Committed to diversity and inclusion. Flexibility to work outside of traditional office hours e.g. early mornings and evenings as required. Car driver/owner or ability to travel effectively and in a timely fashion throughout Torfaen. The ability to speak Welsh is not a requirement of this post. Our Ways of Working The Our Ways of Working framework sets out the key behaviours that are expected of Bron Afon employees and which leads to successful performance. Each of the 9 key areas has 4 levels of competence, with Level 4 being the highest. The level for this job is set out below. Delivering Results Leadership 3 Change & innovation 3 Improving services 3 Engaging People Communication 3 Working with others 3 Customer Focus 3 Personal Effectiveness Learning & growth 3 Resilience & well-being 3 Analysis & decision making 3 12 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

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15 Position: Head Development & Regeneration Package: Salary: Competitive package Pension: Bron Afon s occupational pension scheme (or such other registered pension scheme as may be set up in place of it) Bron Afon will contribute on a monthly basis the appropriate contribution determined from time to time by the pension scheme together with deducting from the Executive s salary such sum as may be required to be contributed by the Executive. Other terms: Anuual leave is 32 days pa plus an additional 3 days leave designated between Christmas and New Year. Probationary period is 6 months, after which the notice period is 3 months. Location: Your usual place of work will be our head office at Ty Bron Afon, William Brown Close, Cwmbran, NP44 3AB. Given the seniority of the role, visibility across all our operating areas and occasional national travel is expected, as is flexibility in fulfilling the requirements of the role. Cwmbran, is well connected by road and rail. It s under 20 miles to Cardiff, and just 35 miles from Bristol. You would also be just 30 miles away to a beautiful coastline and in the heart of an impressive scenic landscape. See here for further details A relocation package is available. 15 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

16 Closing date: Tuesday 8th May 2018 First interviews: Tuesday 22nd & Wednesday 23rd May 2018 Longlisted candidates will be interviewed by a Campbell Tickell panel. On the same day there will be an opportunity to meet with the Director of Property (John Holman) for a separate session. Testing: From Monday 28th May We will ask shortlisted candidates to complete an on-line psychometric assessment and written exercise as well as provide a topic for presentation at Final Interview. Final stage selection: Week commencing Monday 18th June Stakeholder meetings the senior team, community members, and staff Tuesday 26th June and Wednesday 27th June 2018 Final interview and Presentation Please speak to Campbell Tickell before submitting your application if you cannot make any of the published dates. 16 Bron Afon - Head of Development & Regeneration

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18 Head of Development and Regeneration Head of Investment Head of Direct Services Cwmbran, Wales Competitive package Located amongst a stunning backdrop of beautiful rural and coastal landscapes in South Wales, Bron Afon is many things - a housing provider, a social enterprise and a community mutual - but our single aim is to improve the quality of life and life chances of people living in our communities. We are proud of what we ve achieved over the last decade but recognise there s much more we can do. So, things are changing at Bron Afon. With a newly appointed Director of Property and Development in place and an agreed and ambitious new build strategy we are looking for three individuals who can help transform our approach to property maintenance, capital investment, development and regeneration. The Head of Development and Regeneration will need to demonstrate strong technical skills and an understanding of the development cycle from land assembly to building completion. The Head of Direct Services will lead on the creation and development of a commercially focused in-house repairs and maintenance service and the Head of Investment will be responsible for leading our approach to establishing and leading major works and improvement programmes and contractor management. These roles present a great opportunity to join the Property team at its creation, help influence and shape our ambitions, and drive our approach to modern asset management and development and regeneration. For an informal discussion, please contact Bill Barkworth on or You can also download the recruitment pack from for more information. Closing date: Tuesday 8th May 2018 at 12noon

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