Midday Supervisor

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local authority in Birmingham is seeking a senior leader to spearhead its Affordable Housing Programme. This high-profile strategic role involves shaping the Housing Strategy 2023–2028 and managing the delivery pipeline to ensure the provision of new affordable homes across the city. Candidates should have extensive experience in affordable housing, strong political awareness, and a proven track record in managing complex negotiations and partnerships. A rewarding opportunity to contribute to the community and shape the future housing landscape awaits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Great pension scheme

Well-being support

Travel passes

Qualifications

• Senior housing professional with extensive experience in affordable housing delivery.
• Track record in leading teams and managing complex stakeholders.
• In-depth understanding of planning and policy negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the affordable housing programme across various land.
• Secure funding and attract investments for housing projects.
• Provide strategic advice to senior officers and Members.

Skills

Senior leadership in housing

Political awareness

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Financial management

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced leader to drive the delivery of its Affordable Housing Programme. This is a high‑profile strategic role, responsible for enabling delivery across the city by working with Registered Providers, developers and funders to bring forward new affordable homes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Housing Strategy 2023‑2028, managing the citywide delivery pipeline and influencing senior decision‑making. You will lead procurement processes, secure government funding, and foster strong partnerships to bridge the gap between public and private sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and delivery of the Council’s affordable housing programme across Council and non‑Council land.
• Act as the senior enabler for Registered Providers and developers, building strong partnerships to unlock delivery.
• Manage the citywide affordable housing pipeline, reporting on progress, milestones, risks and performance.
• Work closely with Homes England, WMCA and national bodies to secure funding and attract inward investment.
• Provide strategic advice to senior officers, Members and Boards, ensuring clear, timely and evidence‑based reporting.
• Lead engagement forums such as the Birmingham Social Housing Partnership and Affordable Housing Delivery Group.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team, ensuring resources are aligned to delivery priorities.

Qualifications

• You will be a senior housing professional with deep sector knowledge, strong political awareness and a track record of delivering affordable housing at scale.
• Extensive senior‑level experience in affordable housing delivery, housing development, or within a Registered Provider/developer environment.
• Proven expertise across different delivery routes, including partnerships, procurement, planning and funding models.
• A strong track record of leading teams and taking accountability for delivering affordable housing outcomes.
• Significant experience negotiating with developers, managing procurement processes and influencing complex stakeholders.
• In‑depth understanding of the planning system and how to maximise affordable housing through policy and negotiation.
• Experience working within Local Government or alongside it, including advising Members and navigating political environments.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including managing multiple budgets and understanding viability considerations.

About Birmingham City Council

Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it’s about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council is a fantastic place to work – an organisation that is both challenging and supportive, led by leaders who are impatiently adventurous in their pursuit of excellence.

Key Priorities

• Prosperous Birmingham – inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• Inclusive Birmingham – tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting all children and young people to thrive.
• Safe Birmingham – making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing and tackling homelessness.
• Healthy Birmingham – tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• Green Birmingham – street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero and becoming a city of nature.

We see the Council’s role as providing strategic leadership – visualising a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, supporting those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision‑making.

Why Join Us?

• Lead the delivery of one of the most ambitious affordable housing programmes in the region.
• Shape Birmingham’s long‑term Housing Strategy and influence how new homes are delivered across the city.
• Work at senior strategic level with Members, Executive Directors, funders and sector leaders.
• Build meaningful partnerships with Registered Providers, developers and national organisations.
• Deliver real impact by increasing housing supply and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation and B&B.
• Lead a high‑performing team committed to improving outcomes for residents.
• Play a key role in delivering inclusive growth and sustainable communities across Birmingham.

Application Information

• Please upload your up‑to‑date CV via the attachments part of your application – this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached.
• We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. For this level of role, ethnic minorities are under‑represented and we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists.
• Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
• We want your recruitment journey with us to be a positive and equitable one. Let us know if there is any reasonable adjustment, additional support, accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

Benefits

In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well‑being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.