Strategic Housing and Commissioning Team Leader

Durham County Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (home and office)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Competitive rewards package

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Durham County Council in County Durham seeks an experienced Strategic Housing and Commissioning Team Leader to shape housing strategy and commissioning, lead a professional team, and work with partners to deliver person-centred, evidence-based services aligned with priorities. The role emphasizes policy development, partnership working, and continuous improvement.

The post leads housing strategy development, contracts management, and service delivery, with a focus on preventing homelessness and

Qualifications

• 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 and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of housing strategy and commissioning professionals and ensure effective service delivery.
• Shape and deliver housing strategy, commissioning and policy frameworks.
• Commission and oversee services that prevent homelessness and enable sustainable housing solutions.
• Manage contracts, performance and budgets for commissioned housing and support services.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local authorities, providers, health and care organisations and voluntary sector partners.
• Lead engagement with residents, partners and stakeholders for strategy development and service improvement.
• Provide expert housing policy and strategy advice to senior leaders and elected Members.
• Use data, insight and evidence to drive continuous improvement and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Job description

18 NovFurther InformationLead 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. As a 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.

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

• 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.

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.