Head of Housing Development

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental authority in London seeks a Housing Development Lead. This role focuses on delivering ambitious housing programmes while collaborating with various teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a track record in managing complex development projects. Benefits include 40 days annual leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

40 days annual leave

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivery of the Council’s housing development programmes.
• Work proactively with colleagues across various teams.
• Report on key information such as timescales, outcomes, budgets, and risks.
• Ensure information is collated for management through programme management tools.
• Embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Programme management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Tools

Power Bi

Excel

PowerPoint

SDS ProVal

Sequel

Job description

About the role

Housing Development & Place: You will lead on delivery of the Council’s housing development programmes, adding value to our communities through links to wider, place-based initiatives and community engagement.

Team collaboration

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

Programme management

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

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

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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.