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SENIOR LEAD DEVELOPMENT

@WeAreTrivallis www.trivallis.co.uk 1 Contents A message from Ian

This is an important time at Trivallis and steer us towards doing the very best for our About Trivallis...... 4 an important time for our communities and customers and colleagues. customers in Cynon Taff and Cardiff, too. Many of the people who work at Trivallis live in About the role...... 5 the very towns and villages we serve; some are At Trivallis we are reshaping the organisation even customers of ours, so they see first- so we can tackle head on the challenges we Our vision and values...... 6 face and deliver on emerging priorities such as hand the impact of our work. You may be from decarbonisation, tackling poverty and building the area yourself, but I am sure that if you are stronger communities. not that you will soon fall in love with the place, Our commitment to our people...... 7 its people and the exciting challenges ahead of To achieve this we need someone who shares us. For me, Trivallis is not just about houses, it this passion and can also bring with them a set is about the whole community – it’s about the Living and working in the Rhondda, Cynon & Taff valleys...... 8 of skills and a fresh perspective that will help people and it’s about the customers. challenge us as we look towards achieving our long-term vision. Importantly, the person who comes into this Our Board...... 10 role will have to take all this into account and Yes, our vision is ambitious, but we didn’t come consider the bigger picture and how they can here to just do the basics. This is an organisation help guide the business from a senior level in Our Executive Directors Team ...... 12 full of passionate, community focussed people a way that makes a big impact at a customer who want to do all they can to improve lives. level. Employee Benefits ...... 13 This is why we have placed our customers and This is a fantastic opportunity to come into a communities right at the at the heart of this forward-thinking organisation and make a big, vision. We want to regenerate the towns and big difference. We are excited about finding the Role profile...... 14 villages that for many years have needed some right person for the role and if you have been positive change, and I strongly believe that, as a encouraged by what I have said then we would housing organisation, we are uniquely placed to be very keen to hear from you. How to apply...... 18 deliver that. Best of luck. I am surrounded here by highly capable people and I trust my experts. Should you be successful in this role I will be looking to you to bring your expertise to Trivallis and work with the whole business, to collaborate, innovate and help Ian Thomas, Chief Executive of Trivallis

2 Senior Lead Development & Regeneration | Recruitment Pack 3 About Trivallis About the role

Trivallis was set up as programme has been ’ first housing rolled out throughout community mutual many of our estates.

in December 2007, Working closely following a stock with our customers transfer of over 10,000 we plan and deliver homes from Rhondda improvements to Cynon Taf Council. community spaces that make a real Our homes, which difference to how were primarily built people feel about in the 1950s and 60s, where they live – and are located on more provide opportunities than sixty housing to bring the community The role of Senior Lead – is very important one The team structure of this area is shown here: estates throughout the together. for us as we look to become fit for the future and Rhondda, Cynon and achieve our ambitions laid out in our vision. Director of Communities and Regeneration Taff valleys. Trivallis is about more than just bricks and This new managerial role is a critical part of Director of When customers mortar (and kitchen our Communities Directorate, reporting to Director of Development Director of voted to transfer sinks and bathroom the Corporate Director of Development and Neighbourhoods and Planned Voids and Repairs the ownership and suites). We also focus Planned Maintenance and has responsibility for Maintenance management of their on the regeneration of developing new homes. homes to us we our communities. We Senior Lead Senior Lead committed to an ambitious programme to bring want to tackle poverty, regenerate communities This role is critical our approach to major Senior Lead Planned Strategic Asset our homes up to the Welsh Housing Quality and help people into work and training. investment and will support us in delivering our Development Maintenance Management Standard (WHQS) by the end of 2012. goals, playing a leading role in helping deliver In the last three years we have generated over our ambitious Development Strategy. You will We made nearly 60,000 improvements to 97% £9 million of social value for our customers be commercially driven, whilst delivering the of our properties and an investment of more and communities. We measure this using an social aims our business. It’s a big role but it is Development Manager Senior Development Manager than £140 million. We brought more than 500 approach called HACT (Wellbeing Valuation certainly an exciting one. Technical Officer empty properties – some of which had been Approach of Housing Associations Charitable Development and Regeneration Assistant vacant for more than a decade – back into Trust), which has been developed specifically How the Directorate is structured? our housing stock. By the end of 2012 we for housing organisations to record the value of What’s expected of the role? had achieved our programme as well as all 86 the support we offer to both quality of life and There are three areas of business. Under each promises of investment and service improvement wellbeing. function, there are several teams, with the If successful, you will play a key role for the we made to customers at transfer. structure designed to simplify the services we delivery of business-wide objectives, whilst We work with partners to deliver much offer and boost the value and quality of those creating a culture that puts tenants at the heart Being a community mutual means, we are run needed programmes and projects that support services: of everything we do. by our customers, for our customers. They are our communities to be stable, thriving and part of decision-making processes at all levels ambitious. We deliver social value through our • Neighbourhoods consists of – Neighbourhood Managing a team of approximately 5 staff of the organisation – from recruiting our Chief procurement process, ensuring local suppliers Managers, Sheltered, Community Safety, you will lead and support the highly skilled Executive to helping review our policies – and and local people benefit from contracts and job Customer Involvement, Business Support, team of development, regeneration and asset are consulted to make sure we are doing the creation. SAFE, STEPS and Estate Service. management experts. You will also work in right things in the right places at the right time. partnership with the Local Authority, Welsh Employing nearly over 450 people, our staff are • Repairs and Voids consists of – Reactive Government and other key stakeholders to Our Planned Maintenance Programme continues actively encouraged to take part in volunteering Maintenance and Repairs, Voids, Compliance. maximise investment in Rhondda Cynon Taff. to deliver improvements and maintenance events and our Time for Change programme to our homes. In 2013 we embarked on our sees colleagues, staff from partner organisations • Development and Planned Maintenance As a community mutual, we want to place first house build programme, using traditional and members of the community offer time, skills consists of – Development, Regeneration and customers at the centre of all we do and this funding methods. We now have a development and materials to transform community spaces. Planned Maintenance. strategy will need to include ambitious customer programme which is helping to create involvement targets. sustainable communities and deliver on much We have twice been named as Business in the needed affordable housing throughout the Community Wales’ Responsible Company of the valleys. Year and recently in the Times Top 100 list of Best Not for Profit Companies to Work For. We Our multi-million-pound Neighbourhood Spaces hold a silver Investors in People accreditation.

4 Senior Lead Development & Regeneration | Recruitment Pack 5 Our vision and values Our commitment to our people

Our Vision: Prosperous People and Places

Our Purpose: Together, we create great places to live and work

Our values define what we believe in and how we go about our work.

Listen…

…because we listen when people talk to us, and we demonstrate our understanding through action. We treat people as individuals, whoever they are and whatever their background. Our experience and knowledge mean we know what we’re talking about, but we don’t alienate others with long words and big talk.

Engage…

…because we offer people opportunities to improve their own prospects, and we enable them to take control of their own future. Our positive attitude is infectious and reassuring, and our practical help and dedicated support makes people feel empowered to take the initiative.

Respect…

…because we’re honest and transparent in the way we do things. We’re seen as a credible and reliable organisation that delivers on our promises, while having the utmost respect for others.

Progress…

…because we inspire others with our bold and innovative approach. We’re not afraid to do things differently, to try new things, to lead the way – but we do so At Trivallis we understand that an organisation everyone has the right to feel equal, valued and with humility. We’re energetic, focused, and intent on making progress. is only as good as its people. That’s why we are supported and to be given the opportunity to committed to having a diverse and inclusive reach their full potential. workforce that is happy, healthy and well. Trivallis has a staff working group called Our Vitallis initiative launched in January 2018 ‘Respect’ whose role is to champion equality, Our guiding principles (the things we should always consider, whenever we do anything) are: to promote a holistic approach towards helping diversity and inclusion across the organisation. our people to improve the physical and mental The Respect group helps to ensure key • Put the customer first wellbeing of staff and to increase employee information and messages are disseminated to engagement. To do this, Vitallis offers a range employees at all levels and will ensure that the • Do things in the Trivallis Way of activities, training and support designed to aims of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion encourage a healthy mind, healthy body and policy are delivered. Our commitment to be a • Be affordable healthy self. fair and inclusive employer sees us currently undertaking the Quality in Equality and Diversity We recognise that fairness in the workplace is accreditation. a vital part of a successful business and are committed to meeting the requirements outlined

in the Equality Act 2010. Our Equality Diversity and Inclusion policy is based on our belief that

6 Senior Lead Development & Regeneration | Recruitment Pack 7 Living and working in the Rhondda, Cynon & Taff valleys

We also embrace agile working so location isn’t own. We have some of the lowest living costs organisation. Our head office is 13.4 miles from written a stone’s throw from our Pontypridd a problem, but here is a bit about the local area. in the UK and our wide-open spaces are ideal Cardiff Town Centre and only 32.9 miles from offices. Music and theatre are a big deal here The Rhondda, Cynon and Taff Valleys are the for health-conscious adults and young active Severn Bridge. We are accessible straight off the with the Treorchy’s Park and Dare, ’s home of Trivallis. Our Pontypridd Head Office sits families. M4 onto the A470. If you are travelling by public Coliseum and Tonyrefail’s Savoy Theatres right at the heart of a County characterised by transport we are only a 7 minute walk from hosting local acts and big names as well as the rolling hills, sweeping views and ribbon housing. A GREAT PLACE TO WORK Pontypridd Train Station. Please refer to the map traditional panto. Situated north of neighbouring Cardiff, the area below. consists of three valleys in an enviable location Away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, During the summer months there are events close to vibrant cities, beautiful countryside and Pontypridd is a market town with a big future. A GREAT PLACE TO PLAY happening most weekends from the Pontypridd dramatic coastlines. Built around Ynysangharad war memorial park, Big Bite Food Festival right through to the high the town will soon benefit from an influx of new Known for its stunning scenery, mountain octane, Aberdare Park Road races. A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE workers and opportunities with the news that drives and walks, the Rhondda Valleys offer an it will play host to the City Deal and the newly abundance of countryside to explore. Highlights Information on our office location can be found Many of our colleagues live within local areas, formed Transport for Wales authority. Pontypridd include Dare Valley Country Park in the Cynon at www.trivallis.co.uk/contact-us including Llantrisant, Pontyclun, Aberdare, has also been regenerated by Trivallis through Valley, which includes a visitor centre within 500 Tredegar and Merthyr Tydfil, as well as the development of several new homes on acres of countryside, walks and trails enjoying commutable areas such as Cardiff, the Vale of the high street. Our Head Office is right at the stunning landscapes of water, mountains and and Brecon. Living here you’ll benefit heart of this. With panoramic views across the woodland. from a strong sense of community, affordable park and the surrounding valleys, this spacious housing, easy commutes and good schools. office has recently undergone a refurbishment The County is alive with activity from festivals is a great place to settle whether to create a modern, accessible environment and theatre to music and sport. Famous as the you’re bringing up a family or living on your that reflects our needs and personality as an land of song, the Welsh national anthem was

8 Senior Lead Development & Regeneration | Recruitment Pack 9 Our Board

Stephen Brooks Our Board is responsible for approving any contribute to sub-committees. All members are major strategic decisions and making sure given extensive training and support as they Stephen is responsible for Sustrans’ He has spent most of his career they’re right for Trivallis and our customers. carry a number of legal responsibilities to make UK-wide external affairs work working in policy and campaigns Members meet every two months and also sure we’re acting responsibly and within the law. including internal and external for organisations including Oxfam communications, supporter and the Sustainable Development Dr Jonathan Huish engagement, brand and marketing, Commission and is passionate about Chair of the Board fundraising, and policy and ending poverty and creating a better influencing. environment for everyone. Dr Jonathan Huish was born and sector organisations across the world. raised in South Wales. He has gained Jonathan is also a Board member of qualifications in economics, finance, Community Housing Cymru and Chair Margaret Griffiths strategy and psychology and has held of a Strategic Group of Chairs and Board and Senior Management level Vice-chairs of Housing Associations in Margaret has been involved in social Margaret has been an elected roles across public, private and third Wales. housing since 1976. She lectured in councillor for Pontyclun with Housing at Cardiff University for 10 RCT Council since 2012. She is a years and worked for Wales Audit community councillor for the Cefn yr Office as a Housing specialist before Hendy division and a governor on the retiring in 2010. board of two local schools.

Paul Mee Dr Chibuzo Amadi Paul is the Service Director for Public Services and Registration Services. Health, Protection & Community Paul has worked in local government Dr Amadi holds a PhD in finance higher education in the UK, Dr Services at County since qualifying as an Environmental in addition to his qualifications Amadi has developed a passion Borough Council. Health Officer in 1991. He is Chair in Accounting and Business for creating safe, affordable, and He is responsible for a number of of the Cwm Taf Community Safety Administration. He is a Lecturer sustainable housing, which are council services including Housing Partnership Board and a Fellow of the in Accounting and Finance at the the core of Trivallis’ business. He Strategy & Standards, Environmental Chartered Institute of Environmental University of South Wales and is a says: “When people’s housing and Health, Trading Standards, Licensing, Health. fellow of Advance HE UK. accommodation needs are taken Community Safety, Bereavement With 10 years’ experience in care of, their lives are taken care further education abroad and of.”

Leonie White

Julian John Leonie joined the Trivallis Board in the new ways of working. Leonie, November 2019 and is currently who has over 20 years’ experience Julian John was born in Llwynypia and is currently Director at Cwm Taf the Head of Transformation at in communications, helped set up raised in Trehafod. He has held senior Morgannwg Mind and his Board position Centrica. In this role, she is leading the Centrica Accelerator Hub in 2018 roles in mental health charities across at Trivallis sees him marry up his the cultural transformation and and works with innovation teams Wales and gained qualifications in interests in mental health, housing, and employee engagement activities of on digitalisation and data science Leadership and Management. Julian homelessness. the technology function and works projects. with teams across the world to embed

Collette Taylor

Catrin Stark Collette has been a Trivallis tenant for She is committed to representing all over 10 years and brings a wealth of tenants and is passionate about making New to the Board in November 2019, before moving into People Services a experience of being involved in different sure the tenant voice shapes services Aberdare-born Catrin has the valleys couple of years ago. Passionate about tenant groups, including as vice-chair and is heard loud and clear at a Board in her heart. Working in the charity helping women achieve the career of the community involvement network. level. sector for over 14 years, Catrin’s aspirations, she acts as a mentor to She has also held positions as passion for people and strengths- others in the industry and speaks on school governer of at the school based approaches has seen her work topics including diversity, inclusion and attended by her two children. within homelessness running frontline driving cultural changes within Collette worked for the National rough sleeper and outreach services an organisation. Health Service for many years.

10 Senior Lead Development & Regeneration | Recruitment Pack 11 Our Executive Directors Team Employee Benefits

Trivallis’ Executive Directors Team (EDT) is made up of two Executive Directors and a Chief Executive. The Executive Directors are responsible for one of Trivallis’ two Directorates, ‘Resources and Innovation’ and ‘Communities’. There are a number of benefits available as part of your career with Trivallis, Our EDT sets our corporate plan objectives and supports everyone at Trivallis to achieve our vision. including a generous pension scheme and flexible working.

Ian Thomas Chief Executive Officer

Ian joined Trivallis from his previous role as the Chief Executive of Age Cymru with over 28 years’ experience in the health, social care, education and housing sectors. Family friendly 33 days Supportive learning Originally from Penrhiwceiber, Ian has experience working in the agile working annual leave and development valleys in a number of his roles, notably as the Head of Supported arrangements in 2021 opportunities Housing at United Welsh. For the last 10 years Ian has worked mainly in the third sector, holding Director positions at national charities Scope and the Alzheimer’s Society.

Lynda Clark Executive Director of Resources & Innovation/Deputy Chief Executive

Lynda has over 20 years’ experience in the Welsh housing sector. Before joining Trivallis, she held two Finance Director roles in Welsh housing associations. Lynda helped set up Newport City Homes housing association Local government Health Sheild Created to help as part of a large-scale transfer of its houses from Newport defined benefit cash-back plan is improve the City Council. At Trivallis, Lynda is responsible for Finance, Income Recovery, Human Resources, Governance, IT, Business pension scheme with a range of plans physical and mental Improvement and Procurement. a 17% employer that reimburse wellbeing of staff. She is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Certified contribution employees the Vitallis offers a Accountants (ACCA). cost of everyday range of activities, healthcare. The plan training and is tailored to suit support designed to each employee in encourage a healthy Keiron Montague Trivallis mind, healthy body Executive Director of Communities and healthy self

Keiron Montague was born and raised in Maerdy. With over 15 years’ experience in housing and local government, Keiron worked most recently as Trivallis’ Corporate Director of Regeneration and Development before taking up his current role in March 2020. Keiron is a social housing professional with a keen interest in tackling poverty, working on development, community regeneration and strategic partnerships.

12 Senior Lead Development & Regeneration | Recruitment Pack 13 Role profile

Role | Senior Lead – Development What you’ll be responsible for…

Team | Development and Planned Maintenance • Support the Director of Development and Planned Maintenance with the development of strategies and action plans to deliver corporate and operational goals and achieve Reports to | Director Development and Planned Maintenance our growth aspirations • Play a lead role in growing the portfolio of homes owned and managed by Trivallis • Develop and oversee the planned maintenance programme to meet the challenges of decarbonisation and climate change • Provide strong leadership to build and maintain effective strategic relationships with Our Values internal and external stakeholders and multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality homes Our values and behaviours are fundamental to the way we do things at Trivallis. They • To ensure a responsive customer focused approach in the planning, commissioning are everything we stand for and aspire to. That includes the way we behave, how we and delivery of services perform our roles and the way we recruit new talent. We look forward to exploring how • Ensure robust financial management across all areas of the business and accountable your values align with ours. for the development of a budget that meet the team’s activities for the short to medium term, ensuring good value for money Job Purpose • Manage the tendering and negotiation of construction and consultant packages, managing end-to-end process for creation of development schemes, construction of This is a managerial position with responsibility for leading and directing the new homes, and sales programme Development team in Trivallis, ensuring best standards of professional practice. • Manage project budgets and identify opportunities to ensure that overall profitability is enhanced, and delivery timelines are improved The postholder will play a key role in helping deliver our ambitious Development • Produce accurate and timely Board reports to inform members and seek approvals as Strategy and holds responsibility for developing new homes, capital regeneration required, managing costs and programme to ensure schemes deliver in line with projects, decarbonisation, and planned maintenance, working in partnership with the approvals Local Authority, Welsh Government, and other key stakeholders to maximise investment • Ensure our responsibilities for landlord/construction/employer health and safety are in Rhondda Cynon Taff. met The role will evolve over time and Trivallis is committed to ensuring flexibility and • Lead, support and manage the Development and Regeneration team to meet development of roles and employees so we can achieve the highest level of performance objectives in line with Trivallis’s vision and values. Lead and inspire customer/tenant service possible. individuals, ensuring that effective succession planning, building robust and measurable capacity throughout the teams you are responsible for • Ensure that our neighbourhood teams have the resources they need to provide high quality local services. What you’ll do…

• Act as the Senior Lead for Development • To work with the Director of Development and Planned Maintenance to provide Who you’ll be working with…… leadership, management, and strategic direction for the Directorate Your key relationships will include: • Responsibility for developing new homes, capital regeneration projects, • CEO, Executive and Corporate Director Team decarbonisation, and planned maintenance • Trivallis Group Board and its associated committees • Work in partnership with the Local Authority, Welsh Government and other key • Wider Senior Leadership Team and service managers stakeholders to maximise investment in Rhondda Cynon Taff. • Development and Regeneration team • Support a culture that puts the tenant at the centre of all decisions • Staff, volunteers and customers • Support an environment that facilitates innovation and staff empowerment • Welsh Government • Ensure all actions align to the delivery of the Vision • Local Authority partners • Housing organisations partners

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About you……… The following are the essential and desirable criteria for the post holder

Qualifications Essential Desirable Strong teamwork, interpersonal and Y organisational skills Construction or property related qualification y to degree level or equivalent Ability to write high quality business reports and Y presentations

MRICS or MCIOB Y Y Ability to influence and support change Experience Essential Desirable Y Experience in a senior role in Housing Ability to inspire and motivate Association Development or related property y field or alternatively applicable senior Project Y Management experience Track record of demonstrable commitment to excellence in customer service Proven commercial acumen and a results and Y deadlines focussed mind-set Y Strategic and agile thinker Experience of effective construction contract management, including procurement processes, Y legislation and regulation and a good knowledge

of planning legislation and health and safety law

Y Experience of managing significant capital budgets and cost control

Y Extensive experience of understanding of Welsh Government grant funding criteria and process

Experience in managing multi- disciplinary teams Y

Knowledge and Skills Essential Desirable

y Ability to create financial investment appraisals e.g. Proval or Pamwin and to interrogate and interpret them

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Y

16 Senior Lead Development & Regeneration | Recruitment Pack 17 How to apply

If you are interested in this role and would like an informal discussion for more information please contact Keiron Montague (Executive Director of Communities Regeneration & Development) on [email protected]

What to expect Dates for your Diary

To apply please email 14th May – Shortlisting process [email protected] prior to the closing date 7th May. 24th & 25th May – Interview process. This will consist of two stakeholder events and formal interviews.

Information on both events will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates closer to the time.

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