Head of Service (Housing)

Venn Group

Devon and Torbay

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading company in housing and community development is seeking a Head of Service to lead and improve housing services in the South West. This role involves strategic management, partnership development, and effective budget control, ensuring a customer-centric approach to housing needs. Candidates should possess a Level 5 qualification in housing management and demonstrate leadership in service delivery.

Qualifications

Evidence of Continuing Personal and Professional Development (CPD) in Housing Management Services.
Experience managing substantial budgets.

Responsibilities

Lead the management, development, performance and continuous improvement of all Housing services.
Engage with private sector to reduce empty homes and create partnerships.
Own and maximise the use of data and analytics for informed decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Partnership Development

Education

Foundation degree/Level 5 qualification in housing management

Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)

Job description

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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Local Government Housing

Location: South West (Hybrid)

Hours: 37

Duration: 12 months initially

Reference: J88685

Venn Group are currently working with a Local Authority in the South West, who are seeking a Head of Service to Lead the management, development, performance and continuous improvement of all Housing services.

Responsibilities include:

Work in partnership across the operational management board (OMB), senior management board (SMB), public and private sector partners, customers, and central government to drive the delivery of the Councils services
Lead the management, development, performance and continuous improvement of all Housing services including, Housing Needs & Homelessness, Tenancy Services and Rent, and Private Sector Housing
Be responsible for and contribute to housing strategic and business plans and effective policies that form a customer centric service
Engage and work with the private sector to reduce the number of empty homes and create partnerships to address the council’s priorities
Own and maximise the use of data, analytics and trends to drive continuous improvement and to use evidence-based practice to make informed decisions
Identify the needs for affordable housing in the city and encourage the provision of new housing to address these issues
Proactively develop and maintain partnerships with private sector housing organisations and landlords and create a customer centric service that supports tenants
Oversee the effective delivery of income ensuring the council maximises income streams, collects the highest levels of rent, while providing an effective value for money
Evidence of Continuing Personal and Professional Development (CPD) in relation to Housing Management Services
Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or working towards CIH or other relevant profession body
A minimum of foundation degree/Level 5 qualification in housing management
Evidence of controlling and managing substantial budgets

To apply for this role and for more information, please send your updated CV to Ashleigh Clarke at aclarke@venngroup.com or call 0117 930 8760

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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