Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships

Interim Head of Housing Delivery and Partnerships

 

 

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE:

 

 

 

Extensive experience of a senior leadership role within housing, property, development or urban regeneration either within a local authority or in the private sector.

Track record of achieving demonstrable results from developing and delivering regeneration projects and projects which deliver additional housing.

Experience of working in partnership with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of complex redevelopment and regeneration schemes.

Substantial experience of project management and use of financial appraisal tools and project management software for capital programmes.

Track record of leadership with proven ability to empower and motivate staff and to build and contribute to effective teams and relationships particularly with partners. Ability to lead by example.

Experience of working successfully at a senior level in a complex multi-disciplinary organisation demonstrating an ability to contribute to corporate, directorate and divisional goals.

Thorough understanding and excellent knowledge of current legislation, issues, policies and developments at local and national level in relation to housing and regeneration development functions.

Track record of successfully engaging with residents and others in a diverse community, building positive and productive working relationships.

A proven ability to manage large scale multidisciplinary projects. Experience of anticipating problems and providing effective solutions and options to achieve successful outcomes in line with specific aims and objectives.

Ability to provide exemplary leadership skills and contribute to programme delivery as part of a wider management structure. Ability to manage conflicting priorities in a pressurised and fast moving/changing environment, demonstrating a desire to acquire new skills and knowledge with a commitment to learning.

Able to demonstrate an ability to apply performance management techniques, take responsibility for all tasks of those supervised, and to develop, negotiate and extend challenging outcomes and goals.

Ability to manage substantial capital and revenue budgets to the required standard demanded by the Council whilst delivering high quality value for money services.

Ability to work closely with and establish positive relationships to generate confidence and respect with elected members, Chief Officers, other senior Council officers, external agencies, community and voluntary groups, development professionals and members of the public as necessary to successfully discharge the functions of this role.

Experience of public sector procurement processes and methodologies to deliver high quality value for money services.

Able to demonstrate highly developed oral, written and presentational skills.

Ability and diligence to keep abreast of new developments in the construction industry and the housing market, identify, monitor and evaluate potential funding opportunities, and to stay up to date with the regulatory framework and implement any necessary policies or changes to processes or service delivery functions as a result.

Ability to continuously think innovatively and to review current and best practice and where appropriate recommend changes to operational practice within the service and across the Directorate.

Willingness to work outside normal working hours and to attend public and Council meetings held in the evenings as and when required.

The post holder will be required to undertake work outside of the office environment inclusive of regular attendance/visits to construction sites.

 

 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

 

 

Accountability

 

Experience of building positive relationships with a range of both internal and external stakeholders, in particular Homes England, understanding political drivers and the role of members.

 

Experience of creating a culture of learning, to maintain a capable and high performing workforce.

 

 

Delivery

 

Work collaboratively with the Council’s partners to inform strategic decisions, making sure that this supports the delivery of specific corporate programmes and the sustainable community strategy.

 

Establish clarity around expected outcomes and standards, providing clear lines of accountability and delegated authority.

 

Establish and promote a culture of learning and workforce planning that enables staff to realise their potential, manage their careers and therefore improve outcomes for residents.

 

Manage staff performance appropriately by providing constructive feedback and taking action where performance falls below the expected standard.

 

In depth knowledge of housing and construction markets.

 

Decision Making

 

Experience of making decisions through the analysis of relevant information and risk assessments.

 

Able to make decisions that demonstrate a commitment to the Council’s Affordable Housing Strategy and Local Plan.

 

Working Together

 

Experience of cross organisational working, taking into account the views of others, and which harnesses the benefits of having a diverse workforce.

 

Experience of managing and developing teams that takes account of the needs of diverse stakeholder groups.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

The post holder will have a relevant degree and/or post graduate qualification, although consideration will be given to those applicants who are not qualified but who can demonstrate they have worked at a senior level in Development and/or Regeneration for a significant length of time.

 

A Project Management qualification is desirable.

 

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors is essential.