Head of Housing Strategy, Quality and Assurance

London Borough of Redbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London seeks a leader for strategic planning in housing supply and demand. This crucial role involves collaborating with various sectors to address homelessness and shape long-term strategies for housing solutions. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of the housing market and the ability to communicate strategies effectively. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence housing policy and delivery across the borough.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the housing sector and market in the south-east.
• Ability to operate at a corporate level with strategic priorities in mind.
• Experience in developing long-term housing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning for housing supply and manage demand.
• Collaborate with leaders in Social Care, Education, and Public Health.
• Develop long-term strategies regarding housing demand and supply.

Skills

Holistic thinking

Collaboration with stakeholders

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Sector-specific expertise

Job description

Our borough is beginning a huge transformation. With ambitious regeneration plans, a need for new infrastructure, and plenty of investment on the way, things are changing. And we are transforming our organisation to be better equipped to have the greatest impact for our community. We need leaders to take us on the journey.

In a period of intense demand for housing all across London, this role is absolutely crucial in leading our strategic planning for housing supply, managing demand and addressing homelessness. You’ll play a central role in identifying and delivering solutions for immediate needs but also be looking much further ahead – assessing how demand will change over the coming years and decades and developing the strategies that will enable the Council to adapt and respond to this.

We’re looking for someone who can think holistically, and work in collaboration with other stakeholders in planning for future need. Housing touches every aspect of people’s lives, so you should be looking to collaborate with leaders in Social Care, Education, Public Health and Economic Development to develop a rounded strategic appreciation of what the current and future agenda looks like. You’ll lead on the development of long-term strategies around housing demand and supply – considering issues such as acquisition, building of new homes, and the role of the private rental sector. And this will require working in partnership with key partners within the borough and across London, including housing associations, the GLA and our neighbouring boroughs.

It's a role that requires an in-depth and current knowledge of the sector, and a current appreciation of the housing market in the south-east. This sector-specific expertise should be complemented with the ability to operate at a corporate level, seeing the connections between housing need and other strategic priorities for the Council. Strong communication and presentation skills will be vital in enabling you to translate complex evaluation and data into strategy recommendations that are accessible and meaningful to different audiences.

Visit www.redbridgenextlevel.co.uk to apply. Or you can contact Steve Guest or Amy Billington at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 5th January