Strategic Housing & Commissioning Lead — Hybrid

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; Ibrido; GBP 65.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Durham County Council seeks an experienced Strategic Housing and Commissioning Team Leader to shape housing strategy, oversee commissioning, and lead a team of housing professionals. The role collaborates with partners to deliver person-centred, evidence-based services aligned with local and national priorities.

You will manage contracts, budgets, and performance while engaging residents and stakeholders to drive service improvements and policy influence.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Leadership experience

Housing strategy

Partnership development

Contract management

Formazione

Degree level or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Durham County Council seeks an experienced Strategic Housing and Commissioning Team Leader to shape housing strategy, oversee commissioning, and lead a team of housing professionals. The role collaborates with partners to deliver person-centred, evidence-based services aligned with local and national priorities.

You will manage contracts, budgets, and performance while engaging residents and stakeholders to drive service improvements and policy influence.