Strategic Lead, Affordable Housing

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Birmingham is seeking a Strategic Lead for Affordable Housing Delivery. This role involves leading the affordable housing program, collaborating with various stakeholders, and shaping the Housing Strategy from 2023 to 2028. Candidates should have extensive experience in affordable housing delivery, strong negotiation skills, and financial awareness. The position offers the opportunity to significantly impact community housing outcomes in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in affordable housing delivery.
• Proven expertise in partnerships, procurement, and funding models.
• In-depth understanding of the planning system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the affordable housing programme.
• Act as the senior enabler for partnerships.
• Manage the citywide affordable housing pipeline.

Skills

Affordable housing delivery

Negotiating with developers

Team leadership

Financial awareness

Job description

Strategic Lead Affordable Housing Delivery

Permanent

Grade 6 - £54,495- £64,811 - Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

About the Role

Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced leader to.vertical drive the delivery of its Affordable Housing Programme. This is a high‑profile strategic role, responsible for enabling delivery across the city by working with Registered Providers, developers and funders to bring forward new affordable homes.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the Housing Strategy 2023–2028, managing the citywide delivery pipeline and influencing senior decision‑making. You will lead procurement processes, secure government funding, and foster strong partnerships to bridge the gap between public and private sectors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and delivery of the Council’s affordable housing programme across Council and non‑Council land.
• Act as the senior enabler for Registered Providers and developers, building strong partnerships to unlock delivery.
• Manage theně citywide affordable housing pipeline, reporting on progress, milestones, risks and performance.
• Work closely with Homes England, WMCA and national bodies to secure funding and attract inward investment.
• Provide strategic advice to senior officers, Members and Boards, ensuring clear, timely and evidence‑based reporting.
• Lead engagement forums such as the Birmingham Social Housing Partnership and Affordable Housing Delivery Group.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team, ensuring resources are aligned to delivery priorities.

About You

You will be a senior housing professional with deep sector knowledge, strong political awareness and a track record of delivering affordable housing at scale.

You Will Have:

• Extensive senior‑level experience in affordable housing delivery, housing development, or within a Registered Provider/developer environment.
• Proven expertise across different delivery routes, including partnerships, procurement, planning and funding models.
• A strong track record of leading teams and taking accountability for delivering affordable housing outcomes.
• Significant experience negotiating with developers, managing procurement processes and influencing complex stakeholders.
• In‑depth understanding of 诺果 the planning system and how to maximise affordable housing through policy and negotiation.
• Experience working within Local Government or alongside it, including advising Members and navigating political environments.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including managing multiple budgets and understanding viability considerations.

Why Join Us?

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• Lead the delivery of one of the most ambitious affordable housing programmes in the region.
• Shape Birmingham’s long‑term Housing Strategy and influence how new homes are delivered across the city.
• Work at senior strategic level with Members, Executive Directors, funders and sector leaders.
• Build meaningful partnerships with Registered Providers, developers and national organisations.
• Deliver real impact by increasing housing supply and reducing reliance on temporary accommodation and B&B.
• Lead a high‑performing team committed to improving outcomes for residents.
• Play a key role in delivering inclusive growth and sustainable communities across Birmingham.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are under‑represented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse short‑lists. This may mean that recruitment Bug times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: [e-mail]

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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