BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
City, Bristol
Head of Finance - Housing and Housing Revenue Account Full time, Permanent £78,158 - £86,607 (2026/2027 pay award pending) Bristol Shape the future of a city that dares to be different Bristol is one of the UK's most vibrant, innovative and ambitious cities. With a strong sense of identity, a clear long term vision and a commitment to social justice, sustainability and inclusive growth, Bristol City Council plays a pivotal role in improving outcomes for people who live, work and visit the city. Sound financial leadership is fundamental to achieving this vision. Housing in Bristol is undertaking a clear journey of improvement, transformation and development, with workstreams around implementation of housing regulation changes, improving our homes and tenant experience, underpinned by a Housing Revenue Account Business Plan which reflects our ambition. We are also transforming the way we support citizens in housing needs, homelessness and improving standards in the private rented sector. As we continue to respond to financial challenges while delivering major transformation and investment programmes, we are strengthening our senior finance leadership team to drive definitive improvement to the financial services supporting this area of the council's remit, which is a critical enabler of core elements of our corporate strategy. The role reports directly to the Director of Finance, working alongside our other finance Heads of Service and operates at the heart of the organisation's strategic and corporate leadership, with direct link and alignment to the Housing Directorate senior leadership and Members. About the role This is a senior, high profile leadership role at the heart of Bristol City Council, offering a genuine opportunity to shape the financial future of housing in one of the UK's most ambitious and values driven cities. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and working closely with the other financial Heads of Service the post operates as trusted member of the organisation's strategic and corporate leadership community along with working closely with the new Housing Directorate Management Team. The Heads of Finance play a pivotal role in securing the Council's financial sustainability while enabling innovation, transformation and investment. They work in close partnership, bringing complementary strengths to a shared ambition: strong stewardship of public resources alongside a finance function that adds real strategic value to services, communities and elected members. This post leads the Council's financial management, budgetary development (including the HRA's 30-year plan) and financial oversight and advice to housing services, ensuring high quality advice, robust governance and effective financial control across services. The role champions excellent financial management and supports informed decision making, whilst building strong relationships with senior leaders to embed accountability and value for money. Bristol City Council owns and manages 26,500 homes as well as around 2,000 leaseholders. Within the HRA there is an annual income and budget of £163.3 million in 2026/27, alongside this there is a significant capital programme of £114.3 million in 2026/27 delivering stock maintenance and improvements and housing development. The General Fund Housing budgets cover £32 million, with a further £35 million of capital investment for 2026/27. There is a clear focus on forward planning, innovation and change. This role drives improvement across the housing finance space and the integration of finance with the housing services and wider organisation, developing financial planning and transformation programmes. It is about strengthening insight, capability and resilience so the Council and our housing services are well placed to meet both current pressures and long term challenges. You will be a visible and inclusive leader, working particularly with the Executive Director of Housing, senior officers, elected members and partners. You will represent Bristol locally, regionally and nationally, championing best practice in public sector financial management and modelling the Council's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. About you We are looking for credible, forward thinking finance leader who is motivated by public service and excited by complex challenge. You will be a fully CCAB qualified (or equivalent) professional with significant post qualification experience and a strong commitment to ongoing development. Critical to this role is an understanding of and experience in a housing setting, preferably with experience of Housing Revenue Account 30-year Business Planning in a local authority as well as managing a large capital programme of housing development and maintenance. You will bring senior level experience of providing financial leadership, assurance and strategic influence within a large, complex organisation. You are confident working in a demanding and evolving environment, able to exercise sound judgement, solve complex problems and balance financial discipline with creativity and innovation. Strong relationships matter here. You will have a proven track record of working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders, elected members, auditors and external partners, and of building trust through clear, insightful advice. Experience of operating in a political environment, and an understanding of governance and council owned companies, would be an advantage. Just as importantly, you will be a people centred leader. You will have experience of leading teams through change, setting high professional standards and creating inclusive, high performing cultures where people feel empowered to do their best work. If you are passionate about using finance as a force for good and want to make a visible difference in a city that dares to be different, these roles offer an exciting opportunity. Why Bristol City Council? We offer: The chance to work at senior level on issues that genuinely matter to people and communities A collaborative, values driven culture with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion A hybrid working approach, with flexibility balanced against business need The opportunity to shape the future of finance in one of the UK's most dynamic cities Generous annual leave entitlement and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Bristol City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the city we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and appoint on merit. For further information please see attached the full job description and person specification on our careers site. To arrange an informal conversation with Sarah Chodkiewicz, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) or David McNulty, Executive Director of Housing and Landlord Services please contact Apply To apply, please visit our careers site to submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification. Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026 No agencies please. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
Head of Finance - Housing and Housing Revenue Account Full time, Permanent £78,158 - £86,607 (2026/2027 pay award pending) Bristol Shape the future of a city that dares to be different Bristol is one of the UK's most vibrant, innovative and ambitious cities. With a strong sense of identity, a clear long term vision and a commitment to social justice, sustainability and inclusive growth, Bristol City Council plays a pivotal role in improving outcomes for people who live, work and visit the city. Sound financial leadership is fundamental to achieving this vision. Housing in Bristol is undertaking a clear journey of improvement, transformation and development, with workstreams around implementation of housing regulation changes, improving our homes and tenant experience, underpinned by a Housing Revenue Account Business Plan which reflects our ambition. We are also transforming the way we support citizens in housing needs, homelessness and improving standards in the private rented sector. As we continue to respond to financial challenges while delivering major transformation and investment programmes, we are strengthening our senior finance leadership team to drive definitive improvement to the financial services supporting this area of the council's remit, which is a critical enabler of core elements of our corporate strategy. The role reports directly to the Director of Finance, working alongside our other finance Heads of Service and operates at the heart of the organisation's strategic and corporate leadership, with direct link and alignment to the Housing Directorate senior leadership and Members. About the role This is a senior, high profile leadership role at the heart of Bristol City Council, offering a genuine opportunity to shape the financial future of housing in one of the UK's most ambitious and values driven cities. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance and working closely with the other financial Heads of Service the post operates as trusted member of the organisation's strategic and corporate leadership community along with working closely with the new Housing Directorate Management Team. The Heads of Finance play a pivotal role in securing the Council's financial sustainability while enabling innovation, transformation and investment. They work in close partnership, bringing complementary strengths to a shared ambition: strong stewardship of public resources alongside a finance function that adds real strategic value to services, communities and elected members. This post leads the Council's financial management, budgetary development (including the HRA's 30-year plan) and financial oversight and advice to housing services, ensuring high quality advice, robust governance and effective financial control across services. The role champions excellent financial management and supports informed decision making, whilst building strong relationships with senior leaders to embed accountability and value for money. Bristol City Council owns and manages 26,500 homes as well as around 2,000 leaseholders. Within the HRA there is an annual income and budget of £163.3 million in 2026/27, alongside this there is a significant capital programme of £114.3 million in 2026/27 delivering stock maintenance and improvements and housing development. The General Fund Housing budgets cover £32 million, with a further £35 million of capital investment for 2026/27. There is a clear focus on forward planning, innovation and change. This role drives improvement across the housing finance space and the integration of finance with the housing services and wider organisation, developing financial planning and transformation programmes. It is about strengthening insight, capability and resilience so the Council and our housing services are well placed to meet both current pressures and long term challenges. You will be a visible and inclusive leader, working particularly with the Executive Director of Housing, senior officers, elected members and partners. You will represent Bristol locally, regionally and nationally, championing best practice in public sector financial management and modelling the Council's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. About you We are looking for credible, forward thinking finance leader who is motivated by public service and excited by complex challenge. You will be a fully CCAB qualified (or equivalent) professional with significant post qualification experience and a strong commitment to ongoing development. Critical to this role is an understanding of and experience in a housing setting, preferably with experience of Housing Revenue Account 30-year Business Planning in a local authority as well as managing a large capital programme of housing development and maintenance. You will bring senior level experience of providing financial leadership, assurance and strategic influence within a large, complex organisation. You are confident working in a demanding and evolving environment, able to exercise sound judgement, solve complex problems and balance financial discipline with creativity and innovation. Strong relationships matter here. You will have a proven track record of working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, including executive leaders, elected members, auditors and external partners, and of building trust through clear, insightful advice. Experience of operating in a political environment, and an understanding of governance and council owned companies, would be an advantage. Just as importantly, you will be a people centred leader. You will have experience of leading teams through change, setting high professional standards and creating inclusive, high performing cultures where people feel empowered to do their best work. If you are passionate about using finance as a force for good and want to make a visible difference in a city that dares to be different, these roles offer an exciting opportunity. Why Bristol City Council? We offer: The chance to work at senior level on issues that genuinely matter to people and communities A collaborative, values driven culture with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion A hybrid working approach, with flexibility balanced against business need The opportunity to shape the future of finance in one of the UK's most dynamic cities Generous annual leave entitlement and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Bristol City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the city we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and appoint on merit. For further information please see attached the full job description and person specification on our careers site. To arrange an informal conversation with Sarah Chodkiewicz, Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) or David McNulty, Executive Director of Housing and Landlord Services please contact Apply To apply, please visit our careers site to submit your CV along with a supporting statement that details how you meet the criteria within the Person Specification. Closing date: Sunday 5th July 2026 No agencies please. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
Fixatex Ltd
Hertford Heath, Hertfordshire
Who We Are Fixatex Ltd is a family-run electrical services provider built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence. Established in 2000, we have proudly supported clients across London and the Southeast for over two decades. Operating from our head office, warehouse, and purpose-built training centre in Hertford, we deliver high-quality electrical services while continuously developing and supporting our people. The Role The Head of Operations holds end-to-end operational, commercial, technical and compliance accountability for all Fixatex s contracts outside one significantly sized client approximately £5m £10m of annual revenue spread across multiple clients, work streams and project types. The portfolio is anchored by two priority G15 housing association clients L&Q (London & Quadrant) and NHG (Notting Hill Genesis) and is complemented by a long tail of ad-hoc and standing accounts in social housing, property management and building-contractor markets. Scope spans all four Fixatex disciplines: fire safety equipment, security, electrical maintenance, compliance and small project / installation works. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer as the direct peer to the Head of Operations Peabody Housing Trust, the post-holder leads a multi-disciplinary department 5 Contract Managers (typically aligned by work stream, with account responsibility for the priority clients) and their respective Supervisors, Administrators and Engineers and is accountable for KPI performance, statutory compliance, P&L delivery and client retention across the portfolio. Responsibilities Own end-to-end operational, commercial and compliance delivery of Fixatex s Rest of Business portfolio (c. £5m £10m p.a.) across all four work streams: fire safety equipment, security, electrical compliance and small project / installation works. Act as Fixatex s senior point of contact for the two key clients, L&Q (London & Quadrant) and NHG (Notting Hill Genesis), with personal accountability for the client relationship, account growth, satisfaction and contract retention. Lead, coach and develop a department 5 Contract Managers (each predominantly aligned to a work stream, with account responsibility for the priority clients) and their respective Supervisors, Administrators and Engineers. Manage the long tail of smaller ad-hoc and standing accounts (property managers, building contractors and smaller housing providers), ensuring responsiveness, profitability and a consistent quality of service across the portfolio. Direct line and people management of Contract Managers, Qualified Supervisors, Administrators, Site Supervisors, Engineers and Improvers. Following the People Manager guide to ensure that you build ahigh-performance team, create an accountable and values driven culture, and nurture the growth and development of team members. Own the Rest of Business P&L with support from the Finance Function, including annual budget setting, monthly forecasting, work-in-progress, WIP-to-cash conversion, GP% by client and by work stream, sub-contractor spend and overhead control. Direct the planning and scheduling of PPM programmes, reactive works and project / installation programmes across all four disciplines, balancing capacity, skills mix and client priorities. Ensure 100% statutory compliance across the portfolio against the applicable standards and regulations, including company policies and procedures. Discharge supplier-side Principal Contractor duties under CDM 2015 for all Fixatex-led and sub-contracted activity in the portfolio, including Project / Construction Phase Plans for installation works, RAMS sign-off and RIDDOR reporting within one Working Day. Govern any sub-contractors used to flex capacity pre-qualification, back-to-back contracting that flows down client obligations, monthly performance reviews and audit of sub-contracted activity, where authorised by company Directors. Drive project / installation work governance tender review, scope and price assurance, programme management, change-control, snagging and final-account close-out. Lead the new-business and renewal cycle across the portfolio, working with Business Development on bid input, pricing and mobilisation of new contracts. Provide monthly portfolio reporting to the COO, including KPI / SLA performance by client, P&L vs budget, pipeline, risks and remedial actions. Work as the direct peer to the Head of Operations Peabody Housing Trust, sharing best practice, resource and out-of-hours cover where commercially appropriate, and ensuring a consistent Fixatex operating model across the whole business. Qualifications Required: Proven, multi-disciplinary contract management experience covering fire safety, security and electrical compliance, ideally with project / installation work alongside maintenance and PPM. Required: Demonstrable experience managing a multi-client portfolio preferably including G15 / housing association clients, commercial property / managing-agent clients and contractor / B2B clients with personal accountability for account retention and growth. Required: Strong commercial acumen with a track record of P&L ownership on portfolios of c. £5m+ annual turnover, including monthly forecasting, GP% management, WIP and overhead control. Required: Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of 20+ (Contract Managers, Supervisors, Administrators, Engineers), with evidence of people development, performance management and retention. Preferred: Working knowledge of SFG20, BS 7671, BS 5839, BS 5266, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2022 regime for higher-risk residential buildings. Preferred: SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely (or NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate); working knowledge of CDM 2015 Principal Contractor duties. Preferred: Established personal network across London and Southeast housing associations. Preferred: Experience mobilising new contracts and managing sub-contractors under back-to-back agreements. Key Performance Indicators/Accountabilities Portfolio KPI / SLA compliance meet or exceed each client s contractual response, completion and certificate-turnaround targets every month; no rolling-quarter breach of any priority-client SLA. Client retention & satisfaction 100% retention of the L&Q and NHG accounts and meet or exceed agreed client-satisfaction targets across the priority and long-tail portfolio. Rest of Business P&L deliver revenue and gross margin within 2% of agreed annual budget; achieve target GP% by client and by work stream; protect WIP-to-cash conversion within agreed days. Account growth grow priority-client revenue (L&Q + NHG) year-on-year in line with the business plan; deliver a defined number of new wins / extensions from the long-tail portfolio each year. Statutory & H&S compliance zero RIDDOR-reportable incidents across the portfolio, 100% pass rate on internal and client compliance audits, and 100% of statutory certificates issued in PDF within agreed contractual SLAs. Legislative & regulatory compliance ensure full compliance with all applicable statutory obligations, including Electrical Safety Standards Regulations, Building Safety requirements, Awaab s Law obligations and client-mandated compliance procedures. Project / installation delivery 95%+ of project works completed on time, on budget and with zero defects at handover. Team performance & retention voluntary attrition in the Rest of Business team below 12% per annum; 100% of operatives holding valid DBS, scope-appropriate accreditations and current competency records and efficient 1:1 s, Performance Review skills. What We Offer At Fixatex, we believe great work deserves great rewards. You can expect: Competitive salary based on experience Private healthcare contribution and life assurance Discretionary bonus Car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Supportive sick pay and wellbeing policies Ongoing training and development in our purpose-built training centre A genuine team environment where everyone s input matters A supportive workplace that recognises the need for flexibility Regular team events and celebrations £1000 employee referral scheme Our Values We re proud of the culture we ve built and are looking for people who live by our values: Care like it s family Ownership at every level One team with integrity Keep raising the bar We are committed to ensuring our recruitment practices promote equal opportunities, embrace diversity, and prevent discrimination. Candidates are assessed fairly and consistently against the skills, experience, and competencies required for each role, ensuring that all appointments are made on merit. Beyond recruitment, we maintain an ongoing commitment to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive working environment for all. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels respected and supported, can contribute fully, and is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Who We Are Fixatex Ltd is a family-run electrical services provider built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence. Established in 2000, we have proudly supported clients across London and the Southeast for over two decades. Operating from our head office, warehouse, and purpose-built training centre in Hertford, we deliver high-quality electrical services while continuously developing and supporting our people. The Role The Head of Operations holds end-to-end operational, commercial, technical and compliance accountability for all Fixatex s contracts outside one significantly sized client approximately £5m £10m of annual revenue spread across multiple clients, work streams and project types. The portfolio is anchored by two priority G15 housing association clients L&Q (London & Quadrant) and NHG (Notting Hill Genesis) and is complemented by a long tail of ad-hoc and standing accounts in social housing, property management and building-contractor markets. Scope spans all four Fixatex disciplines: fire safety equipment, security, electrical maintenance, compliance and small project / installation works. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer as the direct peer to the Head of Operations Peabody Housing Trust, the post-holder leads a multi-disciplinary department 5 Contract Managers (typically aligned by work stream, with account responsibility for the priority clients) and their respective Supervisors, Administrators and Engineers and is accountable for KPI performance, statutory compliance, P&L delivery and client retention across the portfolio. Responsibilities Own end-to-end operational, commercial and compliance delivery of Fixatex s Rest of Business portfolio (c. £5m £10m p.a.) across all four work streams: fire safety equipment, security, electrical compliance and small project / installation works. Act as Fixatex s senior point of contact for the two key clients, L&Q (London & Quadrant) and NHG (Notting Hill Genesis), with personal accountability for the client relationship, account growth, satisfaction and contract retention. Lead, coach and develop a department 5 Contract Managers (each predominantly aligned to a work stream, with account responsibility for the priority clients) and their respective Supervisors, Administrators and Engineers. Manage the long tail of smaller ad-hoc and standing accounts (property managers, building contractors and smaller housing providers), ensuring responsiveness, profitability and a consistent quality of service across the portfolio. Direct line and people management of Contract Managers, Qualified Supervisors, Administrators, Site Supervisors, Engineers and Improvers. Following the People Manager guide to ensure that you build ahigh-performance team, create an accountable and values driven culture, and nurture the growth and development of team members. Own the Rest of Business P&L with support from the Finance Function, including annual budget setting, monthly forecasting, work-in-progress, WIP-to-cash conversion, GP% by client and by work stream, sub-contractor spend and overhead control. Direct the planning and scheduling of PPM programmes, reactive works and project / installation programmes across all four disciplines, balancing capacity, skills mix and client priorities. Ensure 100% statutory compliance across the portfolio against the applicable standards and regulations, including company policies and procedures. Discharge supplier-side Principal Contractor duties under CDM 2015 for all Fixatex-led and sub-contracted activity in the portfolio, including Project / Construction Phase Plans for installation works, RAMS sign-off and RIDDOR reporting within one Working Day. Govern any sub-contractors used to flex capacity pre-qualification, back-to-back contracting that flows down client obligations, monthly performance reviews and audit of sub-contracted activity, where authorised by company Directors. Drive project / installation work governance tender review, scope and price assurance, programme management, change-control, snagging and final-account close-out. Lead the new-business and renewal cycle across the portfolio, working with Business Development on bid input, pricing and mobilisation of new contracts. Provide monthly portfolio reporting to the COO, including KPI / SLA performance by client, P&L vs budget, pipeline, risks and remedial actions. Work as the direct peer to the Head of Operations Peabody Housing Trust, sharing best practice, resource and out-of-hours cover where commercially appropriate, and ensuring a consistent Fixatex operating model across the whole business. Qualifications Required: Proven, multi-disciplinary contract management experience covering fire safety, security and electrical compliance, ideally with project / installation work alongside maintenance and PPM. Required: Demonstrable experience managing a multi-client portfolio preferably including G15 / housing association clients, commercial property / managing-agent clients and contractor / B2B clients with personal accountability for account retention and growth. Required: Strong commercial acumen with a track record of P&L ownership on portfolios of c. £5m+ annual turnover, including monthly forecasting, GP% management, WIP and overhead control. Required: Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of 20+ (Contract Managers, Supervisors, Administrators, Engineers), with evidence of people development, performance management and retention. Preferred: Working knowledge of SFG20, BS 7671, BS 5839, BS 5266, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, CDM 2015 and the Building Safety Act 2022 regime for higher-risk residential buildings. Preferred: SMSTS and IOSH Managing Safely (or NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate); working knowledge of CDM 2015 Principal Contractor duties. Preferred: Established personal network across London and Southeast housing associations. Preferred: Experience mobilising new contracts and managing sub-contractors under back-to-back agreements. Key Performance Indicators/Accountabilities Portfolio KPI / SLA compliance meet or exceed each client s contractual response, completion and certificate-turnaround targets every month; no rolling-quarter breach of any priority-client SLA. Client retention & satisfaction 100% retention of the L&Q and NHG accounts and meet or exceed agreed client-satisfaction targets across the priority and long-tail portfolio. Rest of Business P&L deliver revenue and gross margin within 2% of agreed annual budget; achieve target GP% by client and by work stream; protect WIP-to-cash conversion within agreed days. Account growth grow priority-client revenue (L&Q + NHG) year-on-year in line with the business plan; deliver a defined number of new wins / extensions from the long-tail portfolio each year. Statutory & H&S compliance zero RIDDOR-reportable incidents across the portfolio, 100% pass rate on internal and client compliance audits, and 100% of statutory certificates issued in PDF within agreed contractual SLAs. Legislative & regulatory compliance ensure full compliance with all applicable statutory obligations, including Electrical Safety Standards Regulations, Building Safety requirements, Awaab s Law obligations and client-mandated compliance procedures. Project / installation delivery 95%+ of project works completed on time, on budget and with zero defects at handover. Team performance & retention voluntary attrition in the Rest of Business team below 12% per annum; 100% of operatives holding valid DBS, scope-appropriate accreditations and current competency records and efficient 1:1 s, Performance Review skills. What We Offer At Fixatex, we believe great work deserves great rewards. You can expect: Competitive salary based on experience Private healthcare contribution and life assurance Discretionary bonus Car allowance 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Supportive sick pay and wellbeing policies Ongoing training and development in our purpose-built training centre A genuine team environment where everyone s input matters A supportive workplace that recognises the need for flexibility Regular team events and celebrations £1000 employee referral scheme Our Values We re proud of the culture we ve built and are looking for people who live by our values: Care like it s family Ownership at every level One team with integrity Keep raising the bar We are committed to ensuring our recruitment practices promote equal opportunities, embrace diversity, and prevent discrimination. Candidates are assessed fairly and consistently against the skills, experience, and competencies required for each role, ensuring that all appointments are made on merit. Beyond recruitment, we maintain an ongoing commitment to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive working environment for all. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels respected and supported, can contribute fully, and is encouraged to reach their full potential.
