Director of Housing People Services

• Directorate BHCC: Homes and Adult Social Care

Our vision as a council is to create a better Brighton & Hove for all - a city to be proud of and a healthy, fair and inclusive city where everyone thrives.

It's an exciting time to join the council. We now have:

• a majority administration with a clear mandate to improve the city

You'll be part of a progressive organisation that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence, and that will invest in your professional growth and development.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to lead key services that directly support our community.

Brighton & Hove is a fantastic place to live, work and visit. Our city was recently named one of Time Out's top 50 cities in the world, and in the UK's top 3.

We are looking for senior leaders who will support our drive the council to meet these aims.

We know that good quality housing is an integral foundation for people's quality of life. A home where people feel safe, secure and part of their community makes a major impact on wellbeing and life chances.

As part of the extended Corporate Leadership Team, you will play a visible and influential role in:

• setting the tone and culture of the organisation
• advising at the most senior level
• ensuring resources and effort are aligned to the delivery of the Council Plan
• ensuring we demonstrate our values and behaviours in all we do

You will:

• lead services with responsibility for residents' access to housing advice and support
• foster partnerships with colleagues across the council and other stakeholders to respond positively to growing demand and complexity of need
• set a creative culture for identifying better solutions to housing need and ensuring people have access to the support they need
• offer an accomplished track record of delivery and achievement as well as expert knowledge of housing management
• need a system wide perspective to create the necessary partnerships to address the root causes of homelessness and shape a cohesive strategic approach to supporting vulnerable residents

It is important that you have proven experience in leading services where you have empowered staff to deliver excellent services and outcomes, using change management skills to bring about service improvement.

You will have:

• an unwavering focus on providing first-class services to our residents, making full use of technology and data to enhance capacity
• a proven track record of robust and sustainable financial management
• a well-informed understanding of the diversity and complexity of needs that can exist in a vibrant and progressive city, with a vision of how your teams will meet that need
• the political acumen necessary for this role

Further information and how to apply

We are working with Solace in Business to support this appointment. You are encouraged to contact Steve Guest on to discuss the role in more detail.

To apply, you will need to submit:

• an up-to-date CV
• a personal statement (maximum of four A4 pages) detailing how your skills, knowledge, and experience align with the requirements of the role
• a covering letter outlining your motivation for applying, including your mobile number and personal email address

Send these to by noon on Monday 10 March. You will receive an acknowledgement of safe receipt within 1 working day.

• Closing date - noon Monday 10 March 2025
• Interviews - week commencing Monday 31 March 2025

Please note that dates are being finalised and may change. Prospective candidates will be kept updated through the recruitment process.

Solace in Business is an inclusive recruiter. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the selection process, state this in your covering letter.

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce.