Strategic Housing and Commissioning Team Leader

Durham County Council; Seaham; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Local Government Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave rising to 32

Flexible working

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Housing strategy

Commissioning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Educación

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Herramientas

Contract management software

Performance dashboards

Descripción del empleo

Lead the strategic development and commissioning of housing and support services that prevent homelessness, reduce rough sleeping and improve outcomes for people experiencing housing crisis.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and inspiring leader to play a key role in shaping housing strategy, commissioning services and partnership working across County Durham.

Strategic Housing and Commissioning Team Leader

you will lead a team of housing strategy and commissioning professionals and work with colleagues and partners to deliver person-centred, evidence-based services aligned with local, regional, and national priorities.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

You will play a leading role in shaping housing policy, commissioning effective services and ensuring strategic priorities are delivered through strong partnership working, innovation and continuous improvement.

You will drive the development of housing strategy and commissioning services that support people experiencing housing crisis and promote sustainable housing solutions.

In this key leadership role, you will:

• 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.
• Use data, insight, and evidence to drive continuous improvement and improve outcomes for residents.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need:

• To be educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in housing strategy, commissioning, or service development.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people from different backgrounds.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd December 2026.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.

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