Executive Director Housing

Licensed sponsor London Full-time Posted 1 hour ago

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

A good home is the foundation to a good life. In Lewisham, we’re looking for an exceptional Executive Director of Housing to turn our ambition into services residents can see, feel and trust.

What’s the role?

You’ll lead a substantial portfolio spanning housing management, assets, repairs, homelessness and temporary accommodation, housing strategy and private sector housing, with responsibility for a c.£300m HRA and around 650 staff.

We’ve made significant progress in strengthening our housing services. Now we need a leader to accelerate improvement: strengthen regulatory readiness, compliance and building safety; improve repairs and data; and raise the quality of homelessness services

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

What We’re Looking For

You’ll combine a strong record of improving complex housing services with regulatory expertise and operational grip. Just as importantly, you’ll unite teams behind a shared purpose, lead with clarity and compassion, and build a culture where transparency and accountability translate into action for residents.

Bring the ambition to lead change and the determination to make it last.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

The job is subject to a Basic DBS check

Please do not apply through the Council’s website.

For further information visit www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe133536 or for an informal conversation please contact; Frazer.Thouard@gatenbysanderson.com , Kembi.Coakelin@gatenbysanderson.com or Duncan.Collins@gatenbysanderson.com .

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply for the role.

Salary

£172,260 to £178,848 per annum (DIR1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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