Director – Housing Delivery

Local Partnerships LLP; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, home-based working

UK travel

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Local Partnerships is seeking a Director with extensive experience in housing and regeneration to lead and shape delivery across England and Wales. You will drive housing development and council housebuilding initiatives, manage complex programmes, and work with national and local partners to deliver high-impact outcomes.

The role requires deep governance knowledge, strategic report writing, and a collaborative leadership style to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project delivery experience in regeneration, housing or related sectors.
• Deep understanding of public sector governance, legislation, and delivery environments.
• Strong project management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication, report writing and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of UK planning, development process, viability and funding.

Responsibilities

• Leading and/or supporting housing and regeneration projects, independently or as part of a team.
• Providing project direction, managing transitions across stages and applying appropriate methodologies.
• Producing strategic reports, business cases, and client-ready outputs.
• Overseeing delivery phases, budgets, governance, and project transitions.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Shaping future business development and contributing to our national impact.
• Working with the Place-based Senior Directors and Directors to ensure each project is delivered efficiently, effectively, on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Problem solving

Governance

Team leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Ready to shape the future of housing and regeneration across England and Wales?
Local Partnerships is growing – and we’re looking for experienced professionals with the skills, credibility and drive to deliver transformational change in the public sector.

We work closely with central government, the Local Government Association (our part-owners), and councils across the UK to build sector capacity, unlock housing delivery and boost economic growth. As we expand our portfolio, we’re seeking individuals who can turn national priorities into local impact.

You may come from a technical background (property, housing, development) or a broader role within regeneration public or private sector – we welcome both. What matters most is your ability to make things happen on the ground.

We are currently recruiting for a Director with experience in housing and regeneration – particularly in relation to housing development and Council housebuilding.

ABOUT US:

Local Partnerships is a joint venture between the Local Government Association, Welsh Government and HM Treasury. We support public sector organisations to deliver high-impact programmes in housing, infrastructure, regeneration, energy and more. Our work improves lives, strengthens communities and delivers long‑term value.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Whether you’re a project manager experienced in the development process, ready to step into a new challenge, or an experienced professional looking for a Director‑level role, we want to hear from you. The role will include the following:

• Leading and/or supporting housing and regeneration projects, independently or as part of a team
• Providing project direction, managing transitions across stages and applying appropriate methodologies
• Producing strategic reports, business cases, and client‑ready outputs
• Overseeing delivery phases, budgets, governance, and project transitions
• Building trusted relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Shaping future business development and contributing to our national impact
• Working with the Place based Senior Directors and Directors to ensure each project is delivered efficiently, effectively, on time and within budget

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The role often requires balancing commercial interests with public accountability, so integrity, resilience under pressure, and the ability to make sound decisions are vital:

We’re looking for confident and experienced professionals with the ability to translate national policy into local delivery. Ideal candidates will have:

• 5+ years of project delivery experience in regeneration, housing or related sectors
• Deep understanding of public sector governance, legislation, and delivery environments
• Strong project management skills, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional inter-personal and communication, report writing, and problem‑solving capabilities
• A good understanding of the UK planning and development process and its interaction with development viability and funding considerations.
• Experience working with or within local government, central government, or housing bodies
• Self‑motivation with the ability to identify what requires doing and the enthusiasm to see tasks through
• A collaborative mindset and ability to lead across disciplines and partner organisations
• Ability to work as part of a team with a flexible approach in order to adapt to changing working requirements

We are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals with one or more of the following:

• Experience of Council housebuilding and management of capital programmes.
• Experience of Council housing finance (HRA or non HRA)
• Understanding of development viability, development finance and investment decision‑making, with the ability to undertake, review and quality assure financial appraisals
• Experience of advising public sector clients on scheme viability, funding strategies, delivery options and commercial risk
• Experience of housing asset management, repairs, housing health and safety

WHY JOIN US?

• You will help to make a real difference by supporting the delivery of critical public services
• You will lead and support work on diverse, challenging projects with high levels of autonomy
• You will join a collaborative, expert and values‑driven team
• We provide flexible, home‑based working with UK travel
• We offer a competitive benefits package and a supportive work culture that values balance and wellbeing

Read our latest Impact Report to discover the amazing work our team is delivering across England and Wales: Impact Report 2024-25 – Local Partnerships

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, transgender identity, religion or belief.