We're recruiting an experienced Head of Housing Strategy & Development to lead the strategic direction of housing growth, housing policy and long-term housing delivery.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Housing Strategy, driving affordable housing supply, overseeing development programmes and ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, regulatory expectations and local housing need. The postholder will operate at both strategic and operational levels, influencing Members, senior stakeholders and development partners to secure high-quality housing outcomes.

The Role
·Lead the development and delivery of the Council's Housing Strategy and associated action plans.
·Oversee housing growth and affordable housing delivery programmes across the borough.
·Lead on strategic housing policy, including homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation reduction and housing supply initiatives.
·Develop and manage relationships with Registered Providers, developers, Homes England and regional partners.
·Provide strategic oversight of new build, regeneration and estate renewal programmes.
·Ensure the Council maximises affordable housing contributions through planning and development negotiations.
·Lead the formulation of housing investment plans aligned to the HRA Business Plan and Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
·Provide expert advice to Members and senior officers on housing market trends, legislative change and national policy developments.
·Oversee housing needs analysis, data modelling and evidence-based policy development.
·Drive service improvement, innovation and continuous development within housing strategy and development functions.
·Ensure compliance with statutory housing duties and regulatory requirements.
·Lead and develop a high-performing team, embedding strong governance and performance management frameworks.
·Represent the Council at regional and sub-regional housing forums and partnerships.

Key Requirements
·Significant senior leadership experience within housing strategy & development.
·Strong understanding of local authority housing strategy, affordable housing delivery and regeneration.
·Experience overseeing development programmes and working with Registered Providers and developers.
·Knowledge of planning policy, housing needs assessment and affordable housing negotiations.
·Experience managing housing capital programmes and aligning delivery with HRA business planning.
·Strong understanding of homelessness strategy and housing supply pressures.
·Proven ability to operate effectively in a political environment and advise elected Members.
·Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving service transformation.
·Strong financial acumen and understanding of development viability.
·Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.

What You Need to Do Now
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote
If you feel that this role matches your experience but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Heads of Housing Strategy, Development Directors and senior housing leadership roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially.
Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome conversations with senior housing strategy and development professionals looking to build future connections.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
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