Regional Executive Director

HOMES ENGLAND; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A government housing agency in the United Kingdom is looking for an Executive Regional Director to lead one of five regional teams. This pivotal role involves engaging with senior leaders and driving the delivery of 6,000–10,000 homes annually. Ideal candidates should possess significant executive experience in housing or regeneration, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex relationships. Make a significant impact in housing growth and community transformation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at executive or director level within housing, regeneration, property, or a related sector.
• Strong track record of translating strategy into tangible delivery.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of five regional teams for Homes England.
• Oversee a portfolio delivering 6,000–10,000 homes annually.
• Shape and implement Regional Business & Delivery Plans.

Skills

Executive leadership experience in housing or regeneration

Strategic delivery

Exceptional relationship management

Ability to inspire large teams

Job description

Overview

We have 5 regions and we are looking for an Executive Regional Director for each region. The regions are North-East, Yorkshire and Humber, North-West, Midlands, South, East and London. Please stipulate in your application which one/s youare applying for.

Homes England is the Government’s housing and regeneration agency. We are entering an exciting new phase, working through a regional and national operating model that will deliver homes, unlock regeneration and create places that thrive. To support this, the agency is adapting its operating model, to establish 5 regions alongside the continuation of national activity. These 5 new roles are critical to the success of this change and will be an opportunity to join at a time to shape its success.

As an Executive Regional Director, you will work at the highest levels of government and the housing sector, leading transformational programmes that will define communities for generations.

If you are a dynamic, strategic leader with the drive to deliver at scale and the ambition to make a national impact, we want to hear from you.

The role

As an Executive Regional Director, you will lead one of five regional teams and act as Homes England’s most senior representative in your region. You will work in partnership with Mayors, Chief Executives, and senior leaders across government and the housing sector to accelerate housing growth and regeneration.

With direct responsibility for a regional portfolio — delivering 6,000–10,000 homes annually — you will oversee major programmes including affordable housing initiatives, large-scale place-making, and strategic partnerships. You will also lead a high-performing multi-disciplinary team (70–90 professionals) spanning planning, development, infrastructure, enabling and partnership delivery.

This role requires you to combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery. You will shape and implement Regional Business & Delivery Plans, resolve complex challenges, and ensure activity on the ground aligns with both local priorities and national ambitions.

About you

We are seeking a proven senior leader with the credibility, expertise and resilience to deliver at scale in complex and politically sensitive environments.

You will need to bring:

• Significant experience at executive or director level within housing, regeneration, property, or a related sector and experience working with central and local government
• A strong track record of translating strategy into tangible delivery, with measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence Mayors, Ministers, Chief Executives and other senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and direct large, multi-disciplinary teams and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

For further detail please see the attached candidate pack which includes full details of the role.