Head of Housing Development

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; City Of London; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Head of Housing Development. You will oversee housing development projects from feasibility to aftercare, aiming to deliver 1,000 new homes. Essential qualifications include strong stakeholder management skills and experience in leading complex projects. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits like 40 days annual leave and flexible working.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading complex development projects.
• Excellent organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housing development process from feasibility to aftercare.
• Lead on delivery of housing development programmes.
• Report on key information such as timescales, budgets, and risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Programme management

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Head of Housing Development
Salary: UP to £116,847
Contract: Permanent Fulltime (36 hours)
Location: Wandsworth Town Hall, London

Are you experienced in Local Government Housing Association/Development? If yes, you are invited to consider the opportunities we have at the London Borough of Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Council Better Service Partnership. Wandsworth council is pioneering a place-based approach to renewal that recognises the unique character of its diverse neighbourhoods while delivering coordinated change at scale. You will be responsible for a key workstream in this approach overseeing the housing development process from the earliest feasibility stages to post-completion and aftercare. You will bring your broad experience to support an experienced team that is well on track to deliver an initial target of 1,000 new homes for Council Rent, whilst exploring future opportunities to expand delivery under a cross-subsidy model.

Housing Development & Place

You will lead on delivery of the Councils housing development programmes, adding value to our communities through links to wider, place-based initiatives and community engagement.

Team collaboration

You will proactively work with colleagues across the councils Housing Development and Regeneration Team, Housing, Finance, Enabling and others - developing new homes in accordance with the Councils consistent high standards, making brilliant places to live.

Programme management

Through regular touchpoints with project managers and supported by dedicated staff, you will report on key information such as timescales, outcomes, budgets and risks. You will ensure this information is collated in a way that can be easily managed and reviewed by others through programme management tools such as SDS ProVal and Sequel, Power Bi and other software such as PowerPoint and Excel.

Professional development

Embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth in an ever-changing environment, you will be part of a culture of ongoing learning within the service.

Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• Track record of delivery: demonstrable experience leading complex development projects across various procurement and delivery models.
• Programme management & organisational skills: Excellent organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with officers and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder management: Experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders, including community leaders and external partners.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025
• Shortlisting Date: W/C 13th October 2025
• Interview Date: TBC
• Please note that these dates are indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

Useful Information

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils

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