Leadership opportunity · East London
Lead the recovery and future of a major council-owned services business. Better services for residents. Stronger operational delivery. Sustainable commercial performance.
Thank you for your interest in becoming Managing Director of Barking & Dagenham Trading Partnership.
I have recently joined the company as Chair and am looking for an exceptional leader to work with me and the Board in shaping its future.
BD Group provides services that matter enormously to people in Barking and Dagenham. At the heart of its work are the maintenance and repair of people’s homes, keeping buildings safe, responding to residents’ needs and delivering reliable services for the Council.
The company faces significant operational and financial challenges. We need to improve delivery, strengthen financial control and build confidence in the organisation’s future. We have a limited period in which to demonstrate substantial progress.
I want to hear from people who understand operational services, can lead teams through change, are commercially confident and enjoy solving difficult problems. There is a genuine opportunity to build a strong, sustainable organisation that staff and residents can be proud of.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Kate Davies CBE FRICS
Chair, BD Group
BD Group is the Council-owned trading partnership providing housing repairs, maintenance, compliance, capital works and other services.
The role is based in Dagenham and works closely with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham as shareholder and principal client.
Services that work. Businesses that last.
Our objective is that each business is commercially viable, providing the Council and residents with good-quality services at a competitive price and delivering a net operating surplus.
That starts with a safe, dependable repairs service, clear accountability, motivated employees, honest information and financial control. It requires an effective partnership with the Council in its roles as owner, principal client and landlord.
Safe homes, responsive services, good communication and reliable outcomes.
Clear ownership, effective scheduling, quality and workforce productivity.
Transparent contract economics, prudent spending and financial sustainability.