Head Of Housing (Ce374 - Smg3) (Housing and Planning)

Head Of Housing
Location: Delamere Street, CW1 2JZ
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 39.53 Per Hour
Job Ref: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Housing Services within the Council.

• Lead the development and delivery of the Council s housing strategy in line with corporate objectives and statutory requirements.

• Oversee housing operations including homelessness prevention, housing advice, allocations, temporary accommodation, and housing standards.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant housing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and safeguarding responsibilities.

• Act as the Council s lead advisor on housing policy, strategy, and service delivery.

• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial control, value for money, and efficient resource allocation.

• Drive service improvement, transformation initiatives, and performance management across housing services.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with registered providers, developers, voluntary sector organisations, and other stakeholders.

• Lead, motivate, and develop senior managers and wider housing teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.

• Represent the Council at regional meetings, partnerships, and external forums.

• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and elected members.

• Ensure robust risk management, governance, and performance reporting arrangements are in place.

Person Specification
Must Have

• Significant senior leadership experience within a housing or local authority environment.

• In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven experience of strategic planning and delivering housing services at scale.

• Strong financial management experience, including budget oversight and resource planning.

• Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and service transformation.

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and developing high-performing services.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.

• Evidence of delivering measurable service improvements and performance outcomes.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Nice to Have

• Relevant professional qualification in Housing, Public Administration, Planning, or related discipline.

• Experience working within a politically sensitive environment.

• Knowledge of regional housing markets and development frameworks.

• Experience working collaboratively with housing associations and private sector partners.

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIH or equivalent).

• Experience leading digital transformation or innovation within housing services.

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