Deputy Chief Executive

Haig Housing; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Haig Housing Trust, une organisation caritative dédiée aux anciens combattants, recherche un leader senior pour renforcer son équipe de direction. Le candidat idéal combinera des compétences en gestion des équipes et une expertise en droit du logement pour avoir un impact significatif sur la vie des bénéficiaires. Offrant un environnement de travail dynamique, cette opportunité permet de jouer un rôle clé dans une organisation en pleine croissance, tout en recevant un salaire compétitif et des avantages généreux.

Benefits

Pension d'entreprise

Assurance médicale privée optionnelle

Bonnes congés

Assurance vie

Formation continue et développement professionnel

Qualifications

• Expérience extensive en droit et réglementation du logement.
• Leadership dynamique et capacité à inspirer les équipes.
• Aptitude à gérer des changements complexes.

Responsibilities

• Coordonner le travail de l'équipe de direction pour un impact réel.
• Gérer des équipes tout en créant des opportunités stratégiques.
• Innover et promouvoir une culture d'amélioration continue.

Skills

Connaissances en droit du logement

Jugement excellent

Leadership collaboratif

Capacité à gérer le changement

Créativité et flexibilité

Présence et communication

Job description

About Us:

Haig Housing Trust (HHT) is the largest veterans housing charity with a presence across the whole UK. We own over 1500 properties in a mix of small estates, where we work to build communities that allow people to live rewarding lives. We will celebrate our centenary in 2028 and intend to develop our estate for the next 100 years to provide for the veterans of the future. With a supportive and engaged Board, we are growing the executive team that will deliver on that intent.

About the role:

Put simply, this role is about leadership: dynamic, inspirational and outcome focused. Answerable to the CE for the outputs of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the post holder will deliver real impact for beneficiaries by coordinating work across the charity. We are on an ambitious growth trajectory and want someone who can combine the day-to-day management of teams with the strategic capability to create new opportunities. We make a difference to over 4000 people – we want to do more, so are looking for an experienced senior leader to help us. In return for changing other peoples’ lives we offer the chance to change yours. Why not find out more? Here’s our website: Haig Housing

Principal Skills Required:

• Experience – extensive senior knowledge of housing law, regulation, compliance & operations.
• Style – engaging with excellent judgment and high standards, adept at holding people to account.
• Leadership – collaborative and approachable, motivates teams to deliver continual improvement.
• Change – innovator & self-starter, a calm and robust change champion focussed on outcomes.
• Growth – flexible and handles complexity well, creates opportunities and builds partnerships.
• Credibility – builds confidence by integrity, presence, resilience and excellent communication.

What we offer: In addition to a competitive salary within the range stated above (based on experience), we provide a generous package that includes an excellent company pension, optional private medical insurance, good holiday allowance, life insurance and ongoing training and professional development.

Still interested? If so, applications are by CV and covering letter, please apply here. The closing date for applications is midnight Monday 4th August 2025. Note: we review applications regularly, so may close the process early – if you’re interested don’t delay.

We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds so please discuss any adjustments you need. If you are veteran and meet all of the mandatory criteria we will offer you an interview. We recruit citizens of all backgrounds but have to meet residency requirements.