Head of Strategic Housing & Commissioning — Hybrid

Durham County Council; Seaham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave rising to 32

Flexible working

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking an experienced leader to shape housing strategy and commissioning, driving person-centred, evidence-based services across County Durham. The role leads a team of housing strategy and commissioning professionals and collaborates with partners to deliver priorities.

You will drive development of housing strategy, commissioning services for people in housing crisis, and improve outcomes through data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housing strategy, commissioning, or service development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills across diverse groups.
• Ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of housing strategy and commissioning professionals, ensuring effective service delivery and achievement of strategic objectives.
• Shape and deliver housing strategy, commissioning and policy frameworks that influence local, regional, and national priorities.
• Commission and oversee services that prevent homelessness, support recovery, and enable sustainable housing solutions.
• Manage contracts, performance and budgets for commissioned housing and support services.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, registered providers, developers, health and care organisations, voluntary sector partners and other stakeholders.
• Lead engagement with residents, partners, and stakeholders to support strategy development and service improvement.
• Provide expert housing policy and strategy advice to senior leaders and elected Members, and represent the Council on strategic partnerships and boards.

Skills

Leadership

Housing strategy

Commissioning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

Contract management software

Performance dashboards

Job description

Durham County Council is seeking an experienced leader to shape housing strategy and commissioning, driving person-centred, evidence-based services across County Durham. The role leads a team of housing strategy and commissioning professionals and collaborates with partners to deliver priorities.

You will drive development of housing strategy, commissioning services for people in housing crisis, and improve outcomes through data-informed decision making and continuous improvement.