Director of Housing

Director of Housing

We're looking for an experienced Director of Housing to contribute to an exciting charity's commitment to providing high quality management and support of their Housing Services across the organisation.

Position: Director of Housing

Salary: £44,672 - £47,684 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Leicester

Closing date: 6th January 2023

Interviews will take place for this role as suitable applications are received and the role may close before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Benefits include: A generous 38 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Pension and Health Cash Plan, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Blue Light Discount Card, Eden Red Discount Scheme

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive or delegated deputy, the Director of Housing will be part of the executive management team and as such, the post holder will be expected to play a major role in organisational management and strategy as well as lead on the strategic development of housing, and homelessness advice services both internally and externally.

You will have budgetary responsibilities within agreed limits and will be expected to make effective and ethical decisions and operate within the financial and governance requirements of the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To provide strategic management and leadership of all the organisation's supported housing / homeless advice and residential care services.
• To lead on all operational issues in relation to Supported Housing funding and the achievement of housing standards
• To provide direct line management, guidance, and support to all Service Managers within the Housing division
• To ensure that the organisation complies with Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regulations, Tenants Services Authority, local and central government departments and commissioners, operational and reporting requirements, and regulations. (This will entail close working with relevant nominated officers)
• To act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead

About you

As Director of Housing, you will be flexible and adaptable, with a positive, committed, thorough, and confident approach. You will have a strong ability to work to deadlines and motivate others to work effectively and demonstrate a duty of care.

To succeed in the role of Director of Housing, your key skills will include:

• To provide strategic management and leadership of all the organisation's supported housing / homeless advice and residential care services.
• To lead on all operational issues in relation to Supported Housing funding and the achievement of housing standards
• To provide direct line management, guidance, and support to all Service Managers within the Housing division
• To ensure that the organisation complies with Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regulations, Tenants Services Authority, local and central government departments and commissioners, operational and reporting requirements, and regulations. (This will entail close working with relevant nominated officers)
• To act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead
• Recognised formal qualification in Social Work, Youth & Community Development, Housing, Criminology, or relevant Social Science to degree level or equivalent.
• Supervisory/Management qualification to a minimum of Level 3 ILM or equivalent or proven experience at a comparable senior level.
• Proven experience working across sectors with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven experience in crisis management.

About the organisation

The charity is a multi-faceted organisation that has been providing community services within the City and County for over 139 years. It is one of 83 sites within England and Wales and is part of a federated model. As a charity, registered social landlord, housing association and limited company, they have continuously striven to meet the needs of the community of Leicestershire. Their community services consist of supported accommodation for young adults within the city (104 beds over six sites), a registered children's home for 3 young people aged 7-17, a homeless day centre, and a 320-seat professional theatre (the oldest in Leicester); providing a varied programme of music, dance, comedy, drama and spoken word

The organisation believes in fairness and opportunity. There are essential building blocks for a full and rewarding life: a safe home; acceptance; guidance; friendship; physical and mental health; academic support; employment skills; and access to real opportunities. Many young people have never known these things; other people have lost one or more as they grew up, but we all need them. All of us. They provide these critical foundations for a fresh, strong start for young people and a better quality of life in the community.

Their vision is for every young person to have a safe place to call home and the support they need to create lasting change in their lives. Their mission is to create supportive and inspiring places where young people and communities can belong, contribute and thrive. They do this through accommodation, care, support, advice, skills for life, theatre and cultural activities.

They believe that: Everyone should have a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

The charity is committed to reflecting the multi-cultural/religious nature of their City and County and providing services. As such, they welcome applications from all communities regardless of belief, gender, ability, sexuality, race, or economic circumstances.

Other roles you may have experience with could include: Director of Housing, Housing Director, Housing Manager, Social Housing Manager, Social Welfare Manager, Housing and Social Welfare Manager, Social Welfare Director, Social Housing Director

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.