We're recruiting a dynamic and commercially minded Head of Housing Supply & Quality to lead on the strategic acquisition and delivery of properties to meet operational and housing-related needs. This is a key opportunity for an experienced professional who can shape and execute effective procurement strategies - from concept through to completion - ensuring value for money, compliance, and innovation.

This role would suit someone with a strong background in property / housing acquisition, commercial negotiation, and project delivery.

The Role
·Lead the development and delivery of property procurement strategies, identifying opportunities to secure and manage a balanced portfolio of accommodation and property assets.
·Oversee the acquisition of properties within agreed budgets and timelines, ensuring all procurement activity aligns with strategic priorities.
·Develop business cases and investment proposals for new housing and property initiatives, including flexible and temporary accommodation solutions.
·Identify innovative approaches to address accommodation and supply pressures, such as repurposing vacant assets or developing new property models.
·Ensure effective financial and budgetary control, optimising value for money across all acquisitions and portfolio management.
·Lead market research and stakeholder engagement to identify new procurement opportunities and funding options.
·Work with senior officers and external partners to deliver property acquisition and development projects that meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
·Ensure all acquired and managed properties comply with statutory and building safety requirements.
·Monitor performance and report on project outcomes, identifying risks and opportunities for service improvement.

Key Requirements
·Proven experience in property procurement, acquisition, or asset management, ideally in the private, public, or development sectors.
·Strong commercial awareness with the ability to design and deliver end-to-end procurement strategies.
·Demonstrable track record of delivering results within complex or time-sensitive environments.
·Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers and external partners.
·Financially literate, able to develop and manage budgets, investment models, and cost-benefit analyses.
·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on outcomes and performance.
·Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present proposals and business cases confidently.
·A proactive and adaptable mindset with the ability to drive delivery and improvement.

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 job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from property and housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market.
For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
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