Chief Executive Officer, The Housing Forum

THE HOUSING FORUM; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

THE HOUSING FORUM seeks a dynamic chief executive officer to lead a small team and innovate within the housing sector. The new CEO will be pivotal in developing strategies for growth and engagement with key stakeholders, including government bodies. Flexible working arrangements are available to accommodate a variety of working styles, with a commitment to hybrid work. This role is ideal for an aspiring first-time CEO eager to make a significant impact in the sector.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the housing sector.
• Outstanding relationship building skills.
• Visionary leadership experience.
• Experience in engaging with government bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of five colleagues.
• Deliver high quality services to members.
• Engage with government housing bodies.
• Elevate the organization's profile as a leader of change.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship Building

Knowledge of Housing Sector

Strategic Vision

Job description

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.

For details see:The Housing Forum is recruiting a new CEO : The Housing Forumor download

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] date: Monday 18 August

The Housing Forum is a national membership organisation, funded through subscriptions from members, that was established in 1999 as a not for profit company limited by guarantee following the recommendations in the Rethinking Construction Report of the Construction Task Force, chaired by Sir John Egan, and has at its core a commitment to generate and share best practice in the housing and construction sectors.

The Housing Forum’s growing membership of 120+ organisations from both the public and private sectors represents £24bn turnover in the housing sector. All members of The Housing Forum share its determination to drive quality in design, construction and maintenance of UK homes. They have a commitment to partnership working and share in the vision of ‘A Quality Home for All’. The Housing Forum runs events, networking opportunities, webinars and brings people together from across the housing sector.

Further information on the websiteThe Housing Forum: A Quality Home for All

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