Job Description

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 – Head of Housing

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.

Person Specification

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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