Director of Housing

Director of Supported Housing is a pivotal leadership role that plays a key part in shaping how housing support and homelessness prevention are delivered across the borough. This is a high-impact role, responsible for leading strategic responses to some of the most urgent challenges facing communities today. The council is focused on driving innovation, working with partners, and embedding a preventative and person centred approach to homelessness and supported housing.About the RoleAs Director, you will lead a complex portfolio, overseeing frontline services, partnerships, and commissioning activity, while ensuring alignment with wider corporate and community priorities. You will also have oversight of significant revenue and capital budgets and play a central role in shaping long term housing solutions that are financially sustainable and responsive to the needs of residents.ResponsibilitiesLead homelessness prevention and supported housing strategiesOversee service delivery, commissioning, and performanceBuild partnerships with health, housing, and voluntary sectorsManage budgets and capital investment for housing initiativesEmbed lived experience into policy and service designEnsure compliance with statutory duties and best practicesAlign housing strategy with wider corporate prioritiesRepresent the authority in regional and national forumsLead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teamsSeeking a strategic, collaborative leader with a deep understanding of the homelessness landscape and supported housing provision.You will be confident in navigating complexity, developing strong partnerships, and delivering meaningful service transformation.Above all, you will be values-led, customer-focused, and driven to improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals and communities.

Created: 2025-07-23