Chief Executive Officer

The Housing Forum; London; On-site; GBP 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Forum is seeking a Chief Executive Officer in London to lead its internal team and engage with the housing sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and relationship-building skills, alongside a deep understanding of the housing sector. The role includes strategic responsibilities, membership growth, and collaboration with government housing bodies, offering flexible working arrangements. Application details and closing dates are specified, emphasizing the importance of a motivating personal statement.

Benefits

Flexible working options including a four-day week.

Hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in the housing sector is essential.
• Strong leadership and strategic skills are required.
• Outstanding relationship-building abilities necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the internal team and the wider housing sector.
• Maintain and grow membership with effective strategies.
• Engage with government housing bodies on policy.
• Deliver a high-quality service to members.
• Collaborate with the non-executive board members.
• Manage a small team, currently five colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Knowledge of Housing Sector

Job description

Chief Executive Officer, The Housing Forum

Salary £121k per annum + employer contributions to pension

THF CEO job description and person specification

The Housing Forum is looking for a talented and engaging chief executive officer who will provide leadership to the small internal team and the wider housing sector with an effective strategy to maintain and grow membership, run a full programme of events across England, engage with key government housing bodies such as MHCLG and Homes England on housing policy and support the non-executive board members.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for the current team of five colleagues, delivering a high quality and valuable offer to members and elevate and secure The Housing Forum’s profile in the housing sector as a leader of change.

The role would be suitable for an aspiring first time CEO, with strong knowledge of the housing sector, drive and outstanding relationship building skills. We are looking for a leader with the vision and grip to take the organisation onto the next level of its journey.

A wide range of ways of flexible working, including a four day week, could be accommodated in this role and can be discussed in detail with shortlisted candidates. Presence in The Housing Forum office in Central London will be required at least weekly, as well as at in-person events which are held all across England. The role will also support hybrid working and the team currently work on a hybrid fashion.

To discuss the role in more detail please contact Jamie Ratcliff, Deputy Chair [e-mail]. No recruiters please.

THF CEO job description and person specification

To apply please send a CV (no more than two pages) and a personal statement (no more than two pages) setting out you motivation for applying for the role and how you meet the required (and relevant desirable) skills and experience. Please send to our Executive Assistant – Demi Sharp via email:[e-mail] .

Closing date: Monday 18 August.Provisional dates for first round interviews (online): 28-29 August.