Strategic Housing & Commissioning Leader

New Start; North East; Ibrido; GBP 49.000 - 53.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Attractive salaries

27 days annual leave (rising to 32)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working (home and office)

Descrizione del lavoro

Durham County Council in Seaham, Durham, is seeking a Strategic Housing and Commissioning Team Leader to lead the strategic development and commissioning of housing and support services.

You will head a team of housing strategy and commissioning professionals, drive policy frameworks, manage contracts and budgets, and build strong partnerships with local authorities, providers and health and care organisations to deliver person-centred, evidence-based outcomes.

Competenze

• 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

Housing strategy

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Formazione

Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

Durham County Council in Seaham, Durham, is seeking a Strategic Housing and Commissioning Team Leader to lead the strategic development and commissioning of housing and support services.

You will head a team of housing strategy and commissioning professionals, drive policy frameworks, manage contracts and budgets, and build strong partnerships with local authorities, providers and health and care organisations to deliver person-centred, evidence-based outcomes.