Senior Housing Systems & Change Lead

Hammond Clarke; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist: Housing to lead procurement and implementation of a new Housing and Repairs Management System.

This high-profile assignment requires strong housing management expertise, robust procurement skills and the ability to deliver complex programmes on time while maintaining compliance and improving services for tenants and residents.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in social housing services and housing/repairs management systems.
• Proven procurement and implementation experience.
• Strong programme/project management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leading the procurement of a new Housing and Repairs Management System.
• Managing the implementation and delivery of the chosen solution.
• Providing expert advice on housing management and repairs requirements.
• Ensuring programme outcomes support regulatory compliance and service improvement.
• Managing change and transition to new processes and systems.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and project teams.
• Providing leadership and strategic direction throughout the programme.

Skills

Social housing experience

Procurement

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Housing management system

Procurement software

Job description

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist: Housing to lead procurement and implementation of a new Housing and Repairs Management System.

This high-profile assignment requires strong housing management expertise, robust procurement skills and the ability to deliver complex programmes on time while maintaining compliance and improving services for tenants and residents.