Divisional Director – Responsive Maintenance, West Midlands
WPS has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Divisional Director to lead our Responsive Maintenance operations across the West Midlands. This high‑profile, senior leadership role holds full accountability for a large, complex, high‑value portfolio of social housing contracts. The successful candidate will take ownership of strategy, operational performance, commercial outcomes and people leadership, ensuring the division continues to deliver excellence for our clients while driving sustainable growth.
You will lead multiple contracts and projects across the region, working closely with key clients, senior stakeholders and internal teams to keep WPS a trusted, long‑term partner in the social housing sector.
Key Accountabilities
- Full P&L responsibility for a high‑turnover regional division
- Strategic leadership of multiple responsive maintenance contracts
- Ownership of operational performance, compliance and service delivery
- Lead, develop and inspire a large multi‑disciplinary management team
- Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
- Drive continuous improvement across productivity, quality, H&S and customer satisfaction
- Ensure commercial controls are robust, with effective cost, margin and risk management
- Contribute to regional and business‑wide strategy, growth and mobilisation of new work
- Act as a visible, credible leader representing WPS at a regional and national level
About You
- Proven experience in a Divisional Director / Operations Director / Regional Director role
- Strong background in repairs and maintenance within social housing
- Demonstrable experience managing high‑value, high‑profile contracts
- Track record of leading large, complex teams across multiple sites / contracts
- Strong commercial acumen with full P&L responsibility
- Confident operating at client board level and internal executive level
- Strategic thinker with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused leadership style
What We Offer
- Competitive executive‑level salary and benefits package
- A high‑profile leadership role within a respected social housing contractor
- Significant autonomy and influence over regional strategy and delivery
- Opportunity to shape the future growth and performance of WPS in the West Midlands
- Long‑term career opportunity within a stable, values‑driven business
Why WPS?
WPS is a trusted delivery partner within the social housing sector, known for its commitment to quality, compliance and customer experience. This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a major regional operation, influence business strategy, and leave a lasting legacy through strong leadership and performance.
Background Checks
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.
About Wates Group
Wates Group is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property services companies. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and a Disability Confident employer, and we strive to create inclusive workplaces where everyone belongs.
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