Head of Housing Services

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales is seeking a dynamic Head of Housing to lead strategic housing services and drive improvements. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in housing management. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model, offering a competitive salary and professional development opportunities. Closing date for applications is September 26, 2025.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Relocation package for the right candidate

Qualifications

• Proven track record in transformation, team leadership, and strategic housing delivery.
• Experience with complex financial and political landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the housing strategy and operations.
• Drive improvement and deliver results across housing sectors.

Skills

Strong leadership and people management skills

Strategic insight and operational agility

Solution-focused mindset with sound judgement

Experience in driving improvement and delivering results

Integrity and professionalism

Job description

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Join Powys County Council as Head of Housing

Head of Service 2 (£79,968 - £87,755)

Permanent Contract of Employment - 37 hours per week

Location - Hybrid Working (Contractual Base - Llandrindod Wells)

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys.

Are you a visionary leader ready to make a real difference? Powys County Council is seeking a dynamic, visible, and inspirational Head of Housing to join our newly energised senior leadership team. Together, we\'re driving forward our ambition to make Powys a Stronger, Fairer, and Greener county.

Reporting directly to the Chief Officer - Place, this pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing, fully resourced housing service through a period of exciting transformation and growth. You\'ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, supporting councillors, navigating complex financial and political landscapes, and ensuring robust governance and compliance.

What You\'ll Lead

• Housing strategy, including housing markets
• Improving housing standards across all tenures
• Housing development, including a major and growing Council-house building programme
• Management of the Council\'s housing portfolio, including tenancy and estate management and repairs and maintenance
• Homelessness strategy and services
• Resettlement services
• Housing compliance and quality assurance
• Financial strategy and responsibility for the Housing Revenue Account and Housing General Fund
• Gypsy and traveller sites

What We\'re Looking For

We\'re seeking a resilient and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in transformation, team leadership, and strategic housing delivery. You\'ll bring:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strategic insight and operational agility
• A solution-focused mindset with sound judgement
• Experience in driving improvement and delivering results
• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to inspire and motivate

This is a rare opportunity to inherit a well-regarded, high-performing team, following the planned retirement of the current Head of Housing. With a successful restructure in 2021 and the integration of facilities management in 2022, our service is primed for continued success.

Why Powys?

Powys is a stunning place to live and work - rich in culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. From the Hay and Green Man festivals to the Royal Welsh Show, our county is alive with energy and pride.

We offer:

• A flexible working model, including home working, regular working at the Council\'s Area Housing Offices across Powys and at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous annual leave
• Professional development opportunities
• A relocation package for the right candidate
• A supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive

Ready to lead the future of housing in Powys?

To find out more, contact Matt Perry, Chief Officer - Place, or email: [e-mail] (no link available in this refined version).

This position has a requirement for a Standard DBS Check.

Timetable

• Closing date: 26/09/2025 - 12noon
• Shortlisting: 07/10/2025
• Interviews: 28/10/2025

To find out more and to apply visit the Powys County Council leadership page.