Deputy Director, cih Scotland
Page 2 CONTENTS PAGE Welcome letter from the executive director 3 Application details 4 About the Chartered Institute of Housing 5 CIH Scotland board 6 Organisation chart senior management team 7 Job description 8 Person specification 9 Principal terms and conditions of service 10
Page 3 Letter from Annie Mauger, Executive Director, Devolved Nations Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in becoming Deputy Director at CIH Scotland. CIH is a UK wide body but we believe its vital to have a team in each nation who can work in the very distinct policy environment that devolution brings to build a fantastic offer for our members working in housing and to promote what they do. As Executive Director for the Devolved Nations, as well as Director for Scotland, I am often travelling and therefore need a great No.1 who is focused on Scotland and can speak up for housing and our members at a moment s notice. You will also get out and meet as many stakeholder organisations as possible so we can form our services and views based on local need and be truly relevant to our stakeholders. We work closely with our skilled and influential board in Scotland and you will need to work with me to support them and help them to focus on the members and influencing policy in Scotland. I am delighted that you are interested in this opportunity. There is information on our website to supplement the job description and person specification. I would be happy to have an informal discussion with you about our vision for the organisation and the qualities we are looking for in this new role. Yours faithfully, Annie Mauger
Page 4 HOW TO APPLY Thank you very much for your interest in this position. On the following pages you will find information about the Deputy Director, Scotland role at the Chartered Institute of Housing and details of the selection process to assist you in completing 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 two pages; The declaration form note that completion of the equalities section is not mandatory, this is requested for monitoring purposes in line with our commitment to equality and diversity; and Please send your application, preferably in MS Word format by email to: craig.hutton@cih.org Applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday 13th November 2017. 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 (024 7685 1761) to ensure that it has arrived. Using a secure email address and putting the job title/organisation in the subject line reduces the chances of any email going into spam. Interviews will be held on Thursday 30th November. Please do contact me if you wish to have an informal discussion about the role/organisation or if you have any other questions to help you decide whether to apply, on 0131 225 4544. Indicate on the declaration form if you cannot attend the interview date. Please note that applications can only be considered if all of the documentation is complete.
Page 5 ABOUT US CIH was formed in 1916, granted a Royal Charter in 1984. For 100 years our purpose and the passion that drives it have remained. We are here to maximise the contribution that housing professionals make to the wellbeing of communities, working to transform the lives of the most vulnerable in society. We aim to give everyone working in housing the advice, tools and knowledge they need to deliver decent, affordable homes in a thriving, safe community for everyone. We are a membership organisation with a diverse and growing membership of people who work in both the public and private sectors, in 20 countries on five continents across the world. We speak with an independent voice to influence governments across the UK and in other nations where we have a membership base. CIH has offices in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and a person based in the Republic of Ireland, forming the devolved nations team. CIH is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation. The money that we make is put back into the organisation and funds the activities we carry out to support housing work - last year we reinvested 11 million into the sector. We have about 100 staff working across the UK and beyond. In 1864, Octavia Hill had an aim - to make lives noble, homes happy and family life good. This is still our aim today.
Page 6 CIH SCOTLAND BOARD Richard Armitage Chief Executive Pentland Housing Association Ltd Kirsty Wells Scotland Manager Housemark Bryony Willett Chief Executive Maryhill Association Helen Forsyth Chief Executive Berwickshire Housing Association Amanda Britain Housing and Wellbeing Specialist (CIH Scotland Chair) ABL Mike Campbell Managing Director Belvoir Lettings Edinburgh Sue Shone Housing Services Co-ordinator Link Housing Gordon Campbell Director of Finance Campbell Thompson Associates Ltd Gary Dalziel Chief Executive Elderpark Housing Association Esther Wilson Service Manager, Economic Development & Strategic Investment (CIH Scotland Vice Chair) East Lothian Council John Kerr Housing Strategy Manager West Dunbartonshire Council Jim Hayton Retired CIH Member Margaret Moore Consultant Joint Improvement Team Paul Murphy Community Governance Co-ordinator Wheatley Group Evie Copland Communications and Innovation Officer (Board Co-optee) Dumfries & Galloway Housing Partnership
Page 7 organisation structure: CIH Scotland team structure Executive Director Devolved Nations Annie Mauger Deputy Director Service Development Manager Policy & Practice Manager Member Support Co-ordinator Member Support Co-ordinator (PT) Learning Co-ordinator (PT) Policy & Communications Officer Policy & Communications Officer (PT)
Page 8 Title: Deputy Director Department: Devolved Nations, Scotland Reports to: Executive Director Devolved Nations management Responsibility: Service Development Manager, Policy and Practice Manager Location: Edinburgh Grade: P5 Date prepared: October 2017 Job purpose: To be a visible policy leader on housing in Scotland, building on our established presence as a key influencer and representing CIH to external bodies, working with the Executive Director. To lead the delivery of policy and advocacy activity and services in Scotland and manage the team. To ensure that CIH Scotland s plans are relevant to members and to be responsible for developing the operational plan and budget for CIH Scotland. To provide effective support to the whole team to enable the Executive Director to work strategically across all devolved nations. Key responsibilities: 1. Develop and maintain effective partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders, working with the Executive Director. 2. Coordinate CIH s policy & practice and professional development work in Scotland and lead on promoting good practice and excellence and synergy with the other devolved nations and CIH across the UK. 3. Deliver CIH messages to media stakeholders, leading particularly on policy and practice issues, coordinating with the Executive Director. 4. Develop relationships with Scottish Government officers and deputise for the Executive Director when required. 5. Support the development and delivery of member services and support in Scotland ensuring that all teams are focused on member retention and recruitment and the delivery of relevant services, planning services with the team and Executive Director. 6. Support the development of commercial offers including training and events working with the Service Development Manager. 7. Coordinate the development of the CIH Scotland operational plan and develop and monitor the budget 8. Contribute to the generation of funding streams through partnership development. 9. Be responsible for the effective running of CIH s Scotland Board, including preparing and coordinating reports and attending meetings. 10. Be an effective manager and leader, ensuring the team have the required skills and knowledge and are developed in line with corporate objectives; 11. Be an active member of CIH s cross nation management team (SMT) and the Devolved Nations leadership team. 12. To undertake any other reasonable duties required by the Executive Director and deputise on matters in Scotland as appropriate.
Page 9 person specification Education/qualifications Educated to degree or equivalent level / Financial qualification Housing qualification Essential Desirable Knowledge An understanding of the housing sector An understanding of the role and purpose of professional bodies The value of learning and CPD Advocacy and campaigning stratedgies Skills Policy, advocacy and public affairs The ability to develop relationships and networks to meet organisational goals The ability to develop and implement strategy Excellent interpersonal and communication skills People and budget management skills Self motivation and drive Experience Working in a membership body Working in housing or a housing related environment ICT skills including MS Office and social media Other information: Some travel across Scotland as part of the role and occasional UK travel Some overnight stays may be required Candidates without housing qualifications may be required to undertake CIH s Level 2 in Housing
Page 10 PRINCIPAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS Deputy director, scotland 1. Salary 43,776 per annum, paid monthly. 2. Annual leave: 25 days per year in addition to public holidays and Christmas office closure. 3. Pension CIH offers membership of a defined contribution stakeholder personal pension plan. (Continued membership of an LPFA approved scheme may be available to existing LPFA scheme members) 4. Benefits Occupational sick pay scheme: full pay in accordance with eligibility guidelines 5. Location Your normal place of work will be our office at 160 Dundee Street, Edinburgh. Travel undertaken in connection with your responsibilities will be appropriately expensed in accordance with our financial procedures. 6. Relocation Reimbursement of relocation expenses may be offered where appropriate at the discretion of the Chief Executive. 7. Working hours Normal hours of work for a full-time position would be a minimum of full time substantive appointment (normal hours 35 per week, Monday to Friday). Private medical scheme membership of a scheme is offered as a free benefit to employees with options for additional family cover (subject to income tax regulations).