Head of Strategic Housing

Sage Developer; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Council is seeking a Head of Strategic Housing to lead housing strategies and regeneration projects in Barnsley. The role requires a strategic thinker and skilled communicator with extensive experience in housing management. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, collaborate across services, and champion improvements in housing quality. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension scheme

Parking permit scheme

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in housing development, regeneration, and management.
• Experience working within a political environment.
• Deep knowledge of housing legislation and sector challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and evolution of Barnsley's housing strategies.
• Drive major housing development and regeneration projects.
• Collaborate across services to create sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Skilled communicator

Leadership

Financial management

Education

Level 7 postgraduate diploma/certificate

Job description

Overview

Barnsley Council have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Strategic Housing to join the team based in Barnsley. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £75,059 - £83,148 per annum.

Are you ready to shape the future of housing in one of the UK's most ambitious and forward-thinking councils?

Barnsley Council is looking for an exceptional leader to take the helm of our Strategic Housing service. This is a high-impact role where your vision, leadership, and innovation will directly influence the boroughs housing landscape which is at the heart of our place transformation agenda.

Why Barnsley?

Barnsley is a place of ambition, transformation, and community. Were investing in regeneration, sustainability, and inclusive growthand housing is at the heart of it all. Join us and be part of a council thats bold, collaborative, and committed to making a real difference.

Your Impact

• As Head of Strategic Housing, youll:
• Lead the delivery and evolution of Barnsleys housing strategies.
• Drive major housing development and regeneration projects across all tenures.
• Act as the Councils client lead for the Housing Management Contract with Berneslai Homes.
• Champion improvements in private rented housing quality and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate across services to create sustainable, thriving neighbourhoods.
• Secure external funding and develop creative financing models.
• Manage complex capital, revenue, and external budgets with precision

What Youll Bring

Were looking for a strategic thinker, a skilled communicator, and a passionate public service leader. Youll need:

• A Level 7 postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive experience in housing development, regeneration, and management.
• Strong financial and performance management capabilities.
• Experience working within a political environment.
• Deep knowledge of housing legislation and sector challenges.
• Inspirational leadership and strategic decision-making skills.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and generous annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Excellent pension scheme and salary sacrifice options (e.g. cycle to work, home tech).
• Parking permit scheme.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on Barnsley's communities.

Ready to Lead?

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead transformational housing work in a dynamic council, wed love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th October 2025

If you feel you have the necessary skills and abilities to join our ambitious team as our Head of Strategic Housing, Click "apply" wed be delighted to receive your application.

If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a task in advance of the interview. Details of this will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance of your interview.