Strategic Housing Leader: HRA, Regeneration & Services

West Lancashire Borough Council; Ormskirk; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking an exceptional and strategic housing leader to join its Corporate Management Team as Assistant Director of Housing. This high-profile role oversees the HRA, housing services, homelessness provision, asset management, regeneration, compliance, estates, facilities, commercial assets and housing strategy.

Reporting to the Director of Housing and Environment, you will provide visible leadership across a broad service portfolio, drive performance, innovation

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA), ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance across all housing functions.
• Drive the development and delivery of housing strategies, regeneration programmes and long-term investment plans for the Council's housing stock and corporate assets.
• Provide strategic leadership for housing services, homelessness prevention, asset management, estates, facilities and commercial property functions.
• Lead the development of capital programmes, new-build housing projects and investment strategies that support the Council's long-term ambitions.
• Ensure compliance with consumer standards, building safety requirements, the Housing Ombudsman Code and all relevant housing regulations.
• Drive customer-focused service transformation, digital innovation and operational improvement across housing services.
• Lead on HRA business planning, budget setting and financial performance, ensuring value for money and strong commercial decision-making.
• Prepare and present reports to committees, management teams and elected Members, providing expert strategic advice and guidance.
• Build strong partnerships with residents, regulators, elected Members, public sector organisations and external stakeholders.
• Act as a member of the Corporate Management Team and deputise for the Director of Housing and Environment when required.

Job description

West Lancashire Borough Council is seeking an exceptional and strategic housing leader to join its Corporate Management Team as Assistant Director of Housing. This high-profile role oversees the HRA, housing services, homelessness provision, asset management, regeneration, compliance, estates, facilities, commercial assets and housing strategy.

Reporting to the Director of Housing and Environment, you will provide visible leadership across a broad service portfolio, drive performance, innovation