“This is our Salford. Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first Salford is a city with a strong sense of identity and a proven track record of delivery. Our City Mayor champions housing as a key priority alongside other vital issues, driving a mission to transform housing for our communities. We are reshaping services to focus on prevention, tackling homelessness, and creating the conditions for truly affordable, sustainable, and high-quality homes. This is a pivotal time for Salford. We are bringing together a single, unified housing function that will be fit for the future. Now we need a strategic leader to drive it forward. You will be joining a system already in motion, but still finding its shape. That brings complexity but also huge opportunity. If you can navigate complexity with clarity, think creatively in the face of challenge, and lead services that continuously evolve to meet changing needs, this is your opportunity to shape the future of housing in Salford. About the Role This is a high-profile and wide-reaching leadership role. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of housing across the city. That means leading housing strategy, homelessness, with a real focus on prevention, housing-related transformation, and ensuring delivery of the City Mayor’s priorities. It also means guiding our work with Derive, our wholly-owned company, helping us reduce temporary accommodation, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting the delivery of new affordable homes. You will shape and lead a new single housing function that brings together teams and services that have previously been split across different directorates. You will work closely with the executive leadership team, while influencing across the wider council and partner system and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority region. The transformation is significant, and change is already underway. You will help embed our new target operating model and ensure our housing services are responsive, cost effective and resident focused. From improving governance around PFI delivery to shaping our work with registered providers and championing housing need across Greater Manchester, you will represent Salford’s voice. You will be trusted to ensure every decision is grounded in what matters most: improving housing outcomes for the people of Salford. About You You will be a strategic and credible leader with a deep understanding of housing and the wider social and regulatory context. You will need to understand how to lead a broad portfolio and work across organisational boundaries. You will bring experience of transformation and delivery and be comfortable working in a system that is still evolving. You will understand what good looks like when it comes to housing strategy, regulation and delivery. But more than that, you will know how to bring people with you through change. You will be a natural collaborator and a confident decision maker who is not afraid of complexity or pace. You will be politically astute and bring the professional curiosity and resilience needed to lead in a high-profile environment. We are proud of the loyalty and commitment that exists across our workforce. We want someone who shares our belief in public service, who is passionate about improving outcomes for residents and who can work with us to create something lasting and meaningful for our city. You will be a strategic leader who understands the full picture of housing from the social and regulatory challenges to the real-life impact on communities. This role is more than managing a broad portfolio it is about stepping into a system that is still taking shape and bringing vision and steady leadership to drive meaningful change. You will know what great housing strategy and delivery looks like but just as importantly you will have the ability to bring people along with you. Change comes with challenges and needs a leader who brings curiosity, resilience and courage to confront tough issues while never losing sight of the people of Salford. This is a rare chance to be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the city’s future, and we need someone ready to step up and make it happen. For a confidential conversation about this role with our retained advisors at Tile Hill, please contact: Chantelle Wooldridge (07557 018320, chantelle.wooldridge@tile-hill.co.uk), or Clare Connor 0161 408 0703 (clare.connor@tile-hill.co.uk) Closing date: Midnight on Friday 18th July”
“This is our Salford. Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first Salford is a city with a strong sense of identity and a proven track record of delivery. Our City Mayor champions housing as a key priority alongside other vital issues, driving a mission to transform housing for our communities. We are reshaping services to focus on prevention, tackling homelessness, and creating the conditions for truly affordable, sustainable, and high-quality homes. This is a pivotal time for Salford. We are bringing together a single, unified housing function that will be fit for the future. Now we need a strategic leader to drive it forward. You will be joining a system already in motion, but still finding its shape. That brings complexity but also huge opportunity. If you can navigate complexity with clarity, think creatively in the face of challenge, and lead services that continuously evolve to meet changing needs, this is your opportunity to shape the future of housing in Salford. About the Role This is a high-profile and wide-reaching leadership role. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of housing across the city. That means leading housing strategy, homelessness, with a real focus on prevention, housing-related transformation, and ensuring delivery of the City Mayor’s priorities. It also means guiding our work with Derive, our wholly-owned company, helping us reduce temporary accommodation, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting the delivery of new affordable homes. You will shape and lead a new single housing function that brings together teams and services that have previously been split across different directorates. You will work closely with the executive leadership team, while influencing across the wider council and partner system and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority region. The transformation is significant, and change is already underway. You will help embed our new target operating model and ensure our housing services are responsive, cost effective and resident focused. From improving governance around PFI delivery to shaping our work with registered providers and championing housing need across Greater Manchester, you will represent Salford’s voice. You will be trusted to ensure every decision is grounded in what matters most: improving housing outcomes for the people of Salford. About You You will be a strategic and credible leader with a deep understanding of housing and the wider social and regulatory context. You will need to understand how to lead a broad portfolio and work across organisational boundaries. You will bring experience of transformation and delivery and be comfortable working in a system that is still evolving. You will understand what good looks like when it comes to housing strategy, regulation and delivery. But more than that, you will know how to bring people with you through change. You will be a natural collaborator and a confident decision maker who is not afraid of complexity or pace. You will be politically astute and bring the professional curiosity and resilience needed to lead in a high-profile environment. We are proud of the loyalty and commitment that exists across our workforce. We want someone who shares our belief in public service, who is passionate about improving outcomes for residents and who can work with us to create something lasting and meaningful for our city. You will be a strategic leader who understands the full picture of housing from the social and regulatory challenges to the real-life impact on communities. This role is more than managing a broad portfolio it is about stepping into a system that is still taking shape and bringing vision and steady leadership to drive meaningful change. You will know what great housing strategy and delivery looks like but just as importantly you will have the ability to bring people along with you. Change comes with challenges and needs a leader who brings curiosity, resilience and courage to confront tough issues while never losing sight of the people of Salford. This is a rare chance to be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the city’s future, and we need someone ready to step up and make it happen. For a confidential conversation about this role with our retained advisors at Tile Hill, please contact: Chantelle Wooldridge (07557 018320, chantelle.wooldridge@tile-hill.co.uk), or Clare Connor 0161 408 0703 (clare.connor@tile-hill.co.uk) Closing date: Midnight on Friday 18th July”
“This is our Salford. Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first Salford is a city with a strong sense of identity and a proven track record of delivery. Our City Mayor champions housing as a key priority alongside other vital issues, driving a mission to transform housing for our communities. We are reshaping services to focus on prevention, tackling homelessness, and creating the conditions for truly affordable, sustainable, and high-quality homes. This is a pivotal time for Salford. We are bringing together a single, unified housing function that will be fit for the future. Now we need a strategic leader to drive it forward. You will be joining a system already in motion, but still finding its shape. That brings complexity but also huge opportunity. If you can navigate complexity with clarity, think creatively in the face of challenge, and lead services that continuously evolve to meet changing needs, this is your opportunity to shape the future of housing in Salford. About the Role This is a high-profile and wide-reaching leadership role. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of housing across the city. That means leading housing strategy, homelessness, with a real focus on prevention, housing-related transformation, and ensuring delivery of the City Mayor’s priorities. It also means guiding our work with Derive, our wholly-owned company, helping us reduce temporary accommodation, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting the delivery of new affordable homes. You will shape and lead a new single housing function that brings together teams and services that have previously been split across different directorates. You will work closely with the executive leadership team, while influencing across the wider council and partner system and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority region. The transformation is significant, and change is already underway. You will help embed our new target operating model and ensure our housing services are responsive, cost effective and resident focused. From improving governance around PFI delivery to shaping our work with registered providers and championing housing need across Greater Manchester, you will represent Salford’s voice. You will be trusted to ensure every decision is grounded in what matters most: improving housing outcomes for the people of Salford. About You You will be a strategic and credible leader with a deep understanding of housing and the wider social and regulatory context. You will need to understand how to lead a broad portfolio and work across organisational boundaries. You will bring experience of transformation and delivery and be comfortable working in a system that is still evolving. You will understand what good looks like when it comes to housing strategy, regulation and delivery. But more than that, you will know how to bring people with you through change. You will be a natural collaborator and a confident decision maker who is not afraid of complexity or pace. You will be politically astute and bring the professional curiosity and resilience needed to lead in a high-profile environment. We are proud of the loyalty and commitment that exists across our workforce. We want someone who shares our belief in public service, who is passionate about improving outcomes for residents and who can work with us to create something lasting and meaningful for our city. You will be a strategic leader who understands the full picture of housing from the social and regulatory challenges to the real-life impact on communities. This role is more than managing a broad portfolio it is about stepping into a system that is still taking shape and bringing vision and steady leadership to drive meaningful change. You will know what great housing strategy and delivery looks like but just as importantly you will have the ability to bring people along with you. Change comes with challenges and needs a leader who brings curiosity, resilience and courage to confront tough issues while never losing sight of the people of Salford. This is a rare chance to be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the city’s future, and we need someone ready to step up and make it happen. For a confidential conversation about this role with our retained advisors at Tile Hill, please contact: Chantelle Wooldridge (07557 018320, chantelle.wooldridge@tile-hill.co.uk), or Clare Connor 0161 408 0703 (clare.connor@tile-hill.co.uk) Closing date: Midnight on Friday 18th July”
About Us: Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit. At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services. Benefits: As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including: Flexibility: A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays. Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role) Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance. Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses. Eye test voucher scheme Everyone Active Gym Membership discount Lifestyle: Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses. Eye test voucher scheme Everyone Active Gym Membership discount Professional Development: Training and Development opportunities. Payment of one professional subscription fee Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future. Access to free Will writing services. Employee Assistance Programme Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc. Free town centre parking Financial Planning: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future. Access to free Will writing services. Employee Assistance Programme Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc. Free town centre parking What to Expect in the Role: As Housing and Communities Manager you will have a pivotal role in the shaping of the District’s housing services and fostering strong connections with the community to enhance the wellbeing of residents. You will have great relationship building skills to build partnerships with external organisations and housing providers at both a strategic and operational level. You’ll be able to use your experience, dedication and enthusiasm to lead and motivate high performing teams and ensure the effective management of the council’s housing services and community development initiatives. You will be analytical in your approach and enjoy involvement in reshaping key services to align with the council’s Digital Strategy. To be successful in this post, you will need strong management skills embrace a positive teamworking approach, have great initiative together with excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to liaise with a variety of partners and stakeholders in this important role which sits at the heart of a developing agenda. To effectively manage the combined forward planning and housing teams, aligning key work activities (e.g. the delivery of planned levels of growth) with other corporate and community priorities. To direct the day-to-day work of the team and foster a collaborative and productive work environment Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details): Manage the effective delivery of the Council’s housing and communities services, aligning key work activities with other corporate and community priorities. To direct the day-to-day work of the team and foster a collaborative and productive environment. Lead on the delivery of the Housing and Communities Service Plan, including driving improvements through delivering on key projects around warm homes, updating our housing register and developing our approach to temporary accommodation. Lead our approach to ensuring housing and communities services comply with legislative and regulatory frameworks and maximise any funding available, including responding to emerging changes such as the implications of the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023. Responsible for ensuring appropriate governance and assurance across housing and communities services, including monitoring performance against key KPIs. Support the Head of Housing, Revenues and Customer Services to ensure that the Council delivers excellent, customer-focused, value for money services, which best meet the needs of the public, are compliant and enhance public satisfaction. What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details): You’ll be an expert in your field of housing and will have a broader understanding of how different areas of housing interlink. In addition, the successful candidate will have: A can do attitude with people management experience or experience of managing a team during periods of change. Experience in delivering projects, preferably in one of the services listed in the Job Description. Experience of working in partnership to deliver outcomes that best meet local need. Good working knowledge around housing legislation, national policy and guidance and best practice. Experience of delivering services in line with a legislative and regulatory framework, in at least one of the service areas listed in the Job Description. Experience of preparing and presenting formal reports and presentations. Excellent Customer and Relationship management skills, at all levels. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Hannah Buckley, Head of Housing, Revenues and Customer Services on hannah.buckley@stratford-dc.gov.uk Applications will close at midnight on 13th July 2025 Interviews will be held on 18th July 2025 The Council is committed to equality of opportunity and aims to create a welcoming, inclusive workplace where we are all able to bring our whole selves to work and perform at our best.
“This is our Salford. Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first Salford is a city with a strong sense of identity and a proven track record of delivery. Our City Mayor champions housing as a key priority alongside other vital issues, driving a mission to transform housing for our communities. We are reshaping services to focus on prevention, tackling homelessness, and creating the conditions for truly affordable, sustainable, and high-quality homes. This is a pivotal time for Salford. We are bringing together a single, unified housing function that will be fit for the future. Now we need a strategic leader to drive it forward. You will be joining a system already in motion, but still finding its shape. That brings complexity but also huge opportunity. If you can navigate complexity with clarity, think creatively in the face of challenge, and lead services that continuously evolve to meet changing needs, this is your opportunity to shape the future of housing in Salford. About the Role This is a high-profile and wide-reaching leadership role. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of housing across the city. That means leading housing strategy, homelessness, with a real focus on prevention, housing-related transformation, and ensuring delivery of the City Mayor’s priorities. It also means guiding our work with Derive, our wholly-owned company, helping us reduce temporary accommodation, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting the delivery of new affordable homes. You will shape and lead a new single housing function that brings together teams and services that have previously been split across different directorates. You will work closely with the executive leadership team, while influencing across the wider council and partner system and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority region. The transformation is significant, and change is already underway. You will help embed our new target operating model and ensure our housing services are responsive, cost effective and resident focused. From improving governance around PFI delivery to shaping our work with registered providers and championing housing need across Greater Manchester, you will represent Salford’s voice. You will be trusted to ensure every decision is grounded in what matters most: improving housing outcomes for the people of Salford. About You You will be a strategic and credible leader with a deep understanding of housing and the wider social and regulatory context. You will need to understand how to lead a broad portfolio and work across organisational boundaries. You will bring experience of transformation and delivery and be comfortable working in a system that is still evolving. You will understand what good looks like when it comes to housing strategy, regulation and delivery. But more than that, you will know how to bring people with you through change. You will be a natural collaborator and a confident decision maker who is not afraid of complexity or pace. You will be politically astute and bring the professional curiosity and resilience needed to lead in a high-profile environment. We are proud of the loyalty and commitment that exists across our workforce. We want someone who shares our belief in public service, who is passionate about improving outcomes for residents and who can work with us to create something lasting and meaningful for our city. You will be a strategic leader who understands the full picture of housing from the social and regulatory challenges to the real-life impact on communities. This role is more than managing a broad portfolio it is about stepping into a system that is still taking shape and bringing vision and steady leadership to drive meaningful change. You will know what great housing strategy and delivery looks like but just as importantly you will have the ability to bring people along with you. Change comes with challenges and needs a leader who brings curiosity, resilience and courage to confront tough issues while never losing sight of the people of Salford. This is a rare chance to be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the city’s future, and we need someone ready to step up and make it happen. For a confidential conversation about this role with our retained advisors at Tile Hill, please contact: Chantelle Wooldridge (07557 018320, chantelle.wooldridge@tile-hill.co.uk), or Clare Connor 0161 408 0703 (clare.connor@tile-hill.co.uk) Closing date: Midnight on Friday 18th July”
“This is our Salford. Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first Salford is a city with a strong sense of identity and a proven track record of delivery. Our City Mayor champions housing as a key priority alongside other vital issues, driving a mission to transform housing for our communities. We are reshaping services to focus on prevention, tackling homelessness, and creating the conditions for truly affordable, sustainable, and high-quality homes. This is a pivotal time for Salford. We are bringing together a single, unified housing function that will be fit for the future. Now we need a strategic leader to drive it forward. You will be joining a system already in motion, but still finding its shape. That brings complexity but also huge opportunity. If you can navigate complexity with clarity, think creatively in the face of challenge, and lead services that continuously evolve to meet changing needs, this is your opportunity to shape the future of housing in Salford. About the Role This is a high-profile and wide-reaching leadership role. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of housing across the city. That means leading housing strategy, homelessness, with a real focus on prevention, housing-related transformation, and ensuring delivery of the City Mayor’s priorities. It also means guiding our work with Derive, our wholly-owned company, helping us reduce temporary accommodation, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting the delivery of new affordable homes. You will shape and lead a new single housing function that brings together teams and services that have previously been split across different directorates. You will work closely with the executive leadership team, while influencing across the wider council and partner system and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority region. The transformation is significant, and change is already underway. You will help embed our new target operating model and ensure our housing services are responsive, cost effective and resident focused. From improving governance around PFI delivery to shaping our work with registered providers and championing housing need across Greater Manchester, you will represent Salford’s voice. You will be trusted to ensure every decision is grounded in what matters most: improving housing outcomes for the people of Salford. About You You will be a strategic and credible leader with a deep understanding of housing and the wider social and regulatory context. You will need to understand how to lead a broad portfolio and work across organisational boundaries. You will bring experience of transformation and delivery and be comfortable working in a system that is still evolving. You will understand what good looks like when it comes to housing strategy, regulation and delivery. But more than that, you will know how to bring people with you through change. You will be a natural collaborator and a confident decision maker who is not afraid of complexity or pace. You will be politically astute and bring the professional curiosity and resilience needed to lead in a high-profile environment. We are proud of the loyalty and commitment that exists across our workforce. We want someone who shares our belief in public service, who is passionate about improving outcomes for residents and who can work with us to create something lasting and meaningful for our city. You will be a strategic leader who understands the full picture of housing from the social and regulatory challenges to the real-life impact on communities. This role is more than managing a broad portfolio it is about stepping into a system that is still taking shape and bringing vision and steady leadership to drive meaningful change. You will know what great housing strategy and delivery looks like but just as importantly you will have the ability to bring people along with you. Change comes with challenges and needs a leader who brings curiosity, resilience and courage to confront tough issues while never losing sight of the people of Salford. This is a rare chance to be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the city’s future, and we need someone ready to step up and make it happen. For a confidential conversation about this role with our retained advisors at Tile Hill, please contact: Chantelle Wooldridge (07557 018320, chantelle.wooldridge@tile-hill.co.uk), or Clare Connor 0161 408 0703 (clare.connor@tile-hill.co.uk) Closing date: Midnight on Friday 18th July”
“This is our Salford. Salford is a city that leads with purpose, where pride runs deep and people always come first Salford is a city with a strong sense of identity and a proven track record of delivery. Our City Mayor champions housing as a key priority alongside other vital issues, driving a mission to transform housing for our communities. We are reshaping services to focus on prevention, tackling homelessness, and creating the conditions for truly affordable, sustainable, and high-quality homes. This is a pivotal time for Salford. We are bringing together a single, unified housing function that will be fit for the future. Now we need a strategic leader to drive it forward. You will be joining a system already in motion, but still finding its shape. That brings complexity but also huge opportunity. If you can navigate complexity with clarity, think creatively in the face of challenge, and lead services that continuously evolve to meet changing needs, this is your opportunity to shape the future of housing in Salford. About the Role This is a high-profile and wide-reaching leadership role. You will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of housing across the city. That means leading housing strategy, homelessness, with a real focus on prevention, housing-related transformation, and ensuring delivery of the City Mayor’s priorities. It also means guiding our work with Derive, our wholly-owned company, helping us reduce temporary accommodation, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting the delivery of new affordable homes. You will shape and lead a new single housing function that brings together teams and services that have previously been split across different directorates. You will work closely with the executive leadership team, while influencing across the wider council and partner system and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority region. The transformation is significant, and change is already underway. You will help embed our new target operating model and ensure our housing services are responsive, cost effective and resident focused. From improving governance around PFI delivery to shaping our work with registered providers and championing housing need across Greater Manchester, you will represent Salford’s voice. You will be trusted to ensure every decision is grounded in what matters most: improving housing outcomes for the people of Salford. About You You will be a strategic and credible leader with a deep understanding of housing and the wider social and regulatory context. You will need to understand how to lead a broad portfolio and work across organisational boundaries. You will bring experience of transformation and delivery and be comfortable working in a system that is still evolving. You will understand what good looks like when it comes to housing strategy, regulation and delivery. But more than that, you will know how to bring people with you through change. You will be a natural collaborator and a confident decision maker who is not afraid of complexity or pace. You will be politically astute and bring the professional curiosity and resilience needed to lead in a high-profile environment. We are proud of the loyalty and commitment that exists across our workforce. We want someone who shares our belief in public service, who is passionate about improving outcomes for residents and who can work with us to create something lasting and meaningful for our city. You will be a strategic leader who understands the full picture of housing from the social and regulatory challenges to the real-life impact on communities. This role is more than managing a broad portfolio it is about stepping into a system that is still taking shape and bringing vision and steady leadership to drive meaningful change. You will know what great housing strategy and delivery looks like but just as importantly you will have the ability to bring people along with you. Change comes with challenges and needs a leader who brings curiosity, resilience and courage to confront tough issues while never losing sight of the people of Salford. This is a rare chance to be at the heart of a transformation that will shape the city’s future, and we need someone ready to step up and make it happen. For a confidential conversation about this role with our retained advisors at Tile Hill, please contact: Chantelle Wooldridge (07557 018320, chantelle.wooldridge@tile-hill.co.uk), or Clare Connor 0161 408 0703 (clare.connor@tile-hill.co.uk) Closing date: Midnight on Friday 18th July”
Strategic Lead: Benefit & Homeless Prevention Job Number: HCAA02487 Agreement Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary: £66,336 - £67,500 Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion, and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first-class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit. Our challenge is to make sure that our borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people. We know that staff are key to our success, and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity, and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. Our Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service has responsibility for all areas of homelessness; from rough sleeping to housing allocations as well as the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and the Here to Help Service. This innovative approach is helping us provide a more joined up service and more focused support for those in Hackney that are at risk of homelessness. We are currently recruiting for an additional Strategic Lead to join a team of 7, specifically to manage our Housing Supply area. The Housing Supply area is responsible for the procurement and contract management of temporary accommodation providers, as well as sourcing privately rented homes for homeless households. A large part of this role is negotiation, contract management and establishing and maintaining good relationships with landlords. You will be the face of the Service to private rented sector landlords nationwide and you will lead on the development to source new properties, both in and out the borough. You will have good commercial acumen, and be financially astute exercising effective control over budgets, quality, and performance. The Council regularly tenders for new providers under a Dynamic Purchasing System and this role is responsible for leading on the evaluation and scoring of new tenders and bringing them on to the framework. Part of the role is managing a team who are responsible for visiting and inspecting properties. With the introduction of the Renters Reform Act this year, you will also lead on implementing changes to ensure compliance and closer working with Private Sector Housing colleagues on enforcement, inspections, licensing, and tenancy sustainment for tenants. We are looking for those with significant knowledge and experience managing within a housing supply environment. The new manager will possess strong negotiating skills and knowledge of relevant legislation which must include a working understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. You will need to be confident and passionate about outstanding customer service and making sure delivery standards are achieved providing critical support for local people. You will possess good political awareness skills and be articulate, organised, and resilient. The ability to multi-task and be a strategic thinker is imperative. Strong contract management experience is essential encompassing a strong and professional attitude delivering creative and innovative solutions. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 08 July 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: W/C 21 Jul 2025 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
Strategic Lead: Benefit & Homeless Prevention Job Number: HCAA02487 Agreement Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary: £66,336 - £67,500 Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion, and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first-class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit. Our challenge is to make sure that our borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people. We know that staff are key to our success, and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity, and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. Our Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service has responsibility for all areas of homelessness; from rough sleeping to housing allocations as well as the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and the Here to Help Service. This innovative approach is helping us provide a more joined up service and more focused support for those in Hackney that are at risk of homelessness. We are currently recruiting for an additional Strategic Lead to join a team of 7, specifically to manage our Housing Supply area. The Housing Supply area is responsible for the procurement and contract management of temporary accommodation providers, as well as sourcing privately rented homes for homeless households. A large part of this role is negotiation, contract management and establishing and maintaining good relationships with landlords. You will be the face of the Service to private rented sector landlords nationwide and you will lead on the development to source new properties, both in and out the borough. You will have good commercial acumen, and be financially astute exercising effective control over budgets, quality, and performance. The Council regularly tenders for new providers under a Dynamic Purchasing System and this role is responsible for leading on the evaluation and scoring of new tenders and bringing them on to the framework. Part of the role is managing a team who are responsible for visiting and inspecting properties. With the introduction of the Renters Reform Act this year, you will also lead on implementing changes to ensure compliance and closer working with Private Sector Housing colleagues on enforcement, inspections, licensing, and tenancy sustainment for tenants. We are looking for those with significant knowledge and experience managing within a housing supply environment. The new manager will possess strong negotiating skills and knowledge of relevant legislation which must include a working understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. You will need to be confident and passionate about outstanding customer service and making sure delivery standards are achieved providing critical support for local people. You will possess good political awareness skills and be articulate, organised, and resilient. The ability to multi-task and be a strategic thinker is imperative. Strong contract management experience is essential encompassing a strong and professional attitude delivering creative and innovative solutions. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 08 July 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: W/C 21 Jul 2025 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
Strategic Lead: Benefit & Homeless Prevention Job Number: HCAA02487 Agreement Type: Permanent - Full Time Salary: £66,336 - £67,500 Hackney is London's most diverse and dynamic borough. Stretching from the edge of the City to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, it is an area of rapid economic growth, particularly in the tech, media, fashion, and other creative industries. Hackney has more green space than any other inner London borough, some of the capital's best schools, and first-class transport connections, which combined with excellent local public services and a thriving arts, cultural and retail sector, are fast making it one of London's most popular areas to live, work and visit. Our challenge is to make sure that our borough's economic growth provides benefits for everyone who lives here, and to create opportunities that will transform the lives of local people. We know that staff are key to our success, and we are seeking people with ambition, creativity, and commitment to our values to help us achieve the best for the people of Hackney. Our Benefits and Homeless Prevention Service has responsibility for all areas of homelessness; from rough sleeping to housing allocations as well as the assessment of Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and the Here to Help Service. This innovative approach is helping us provide a more joined up service and more focused support for those in Hackney that are at risk of homelessness. We are currently recruiting for an additional Strategic Lead to join a team of 7, specifically to manage our Housing Supply area. The Housing Supply area is responsible for the procurement and contract management of temporary accommodation providers, as well as sourcing privately rented homes for homeless households. A large part of this role is negotiation, contract management and establishing and maintaining good relationships with landlords. You will be the face of the Service to private rented sector landlords nationwide and you will lead on the development to source new properties, both in and out the borough. You will have good commercial acumen, and be financially astute exercising effective control over budgets, quality, and performance. The Council regularly tenders for new providers under a Dynamic Purchasing System and this role is responsible for leading on the evaluation and scoring of new tenders and bringing them on to the framework. Part of the role is managing a team who are responsible for visiting and inspecting properties. With the introduction of the Renters Reform Act this year, you will also lead on implementing changes to ensure compliance and closer working with Private Sector Housing colleagues on enforcement, inspections, licensing, and tenancy sustainment for tenants. We are looking for those with significant knowledge and experience managing within a housing supply environment. The new manager will possess strong negotiating skills and knowledge of relevant legislation which must include a working understanding of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System. You will need to be confident and passionate about outstanding customer service and making sure delivery standards are achieved providing critical support for local people. You will possess good political awareness skills and be articulate, organised, and resilient. The ability to multi-task and be a strategic thinker is imperative. Strong contract management experience is essential encompassing a strong and professional attitude delivering creative and innovative solutions. As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 08 July 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: W/C 21 Jul 2025 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
