Head Of Housing (Housing)

Position: Head Of Housing (Housing)

Location: Ansell Way, Warwick, CV34 4UL

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 6+ Months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: PAYE: £37.40 per hour

Job Reference: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Housing Service Area, ensuring customer-focused, efficient, and effective service delivery.
• Develop, implement, and monitor housing strategies, policies, service plans, and improvement programmes.
• Manage service budgets, resources, performance, and value for money to ensure effective financial control.
• Lead, motivate, and develop multi-disciplinary teams, promoting strong leadership, performance improvement, and positive organisational culture.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team, elected members, and stakeholders on housing matters.
• Drive service transformation, innovation, partnership working, and continuous improvement across housing services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, regulatory requirements, safeguarding responsibilities, and council policies.
• Build effective relationships with partners, contractors, community organisations, and public sector agencies to improve service outcomes.
• Represent the Housing Service at committees, panels, meetings, and public forums where required.
• Lead strategic projects, manage risks, and support delivery of the Council s corporate priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or significant equivalent professional experience.
• Significant senior management experience within housing, local government, or a complex public sector environment.
• Proven experience leading housing strategies, policies, and service improvement programmes.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Chartered Institute of Housing) and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Demonstrable experience managing large teams, budgets, and complex services.
• Strong track record of delivering measurable service improvements and value for money.
• Experience building effective relationships with stakeholders, partners, and service users.
• Experience managing complex projects and contracts is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of housing legislation, regulatory standards, and social housing requirements.
• Ability to provide strategic advice and influence senior leaders and elected members.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage change, improve performance, and deliver customer-focused services.
• Strong understanding of equality, diversity, and quality standards in service delivery.
• Ability to analyse complex issues, manage risks, and develop effective solutions.

Other Requirements

• Ability to attend occasional evening meetings with councillors, residents, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive housing services.
• Ability to travel as required for the role.

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