Director of Partnerships

Avalon, a specialist in Social Housing recruitment, has partnered with HSPG to hire a new Partnerships Director. This role is based in either London or Manchester, with a base salary of £120K–£150K, plus a competitive bonus and LTIP.

While experience and expertise are crucial for securing this position, the most important factor is finding a candidate who embodies and demonstrates the company’s core values and behaviours. More details can be found below.

HSPG are a values-based social impact real estate company dedicated to addressing the UK’s affordable housing crisis. Through their key Living Sector platforms, HSPG empower individuals by delivering demand-driven affordable homes across various tenures including Section 106, Grant-funded affordable housing and Homeless Affordable Rent. Additionally, they provide management and consultancy for our partners. HSPG positively impacts our residents’ lives, while providing long-term, sustainable returns for our investment partners.

As Partnerships Director, you will be the CEO of the management and consultancy product within Seahorse. Your mission will be to grow the exempt accommodation services, delivering top-tier management and consultancy to housing providers and local authorities across England.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business growth by acquiring new partnerships in the Temporary Accommodation, Exempt Accommodation, and Shared Ownership sectors
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, Local Authorities, Housing Providers, and Registered Providers.
• Negotiate profitable, long-term contracts while ensuring high-quality housing for vulnerable tenants.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Prepare marketing strategies, proposals, and stakeholder presentations.

Essential Core Behaviours:

HSPG live and breath their six core behaviours of “Show enthusiasm”, “Decide”, “Belong”, “Own it”, “Challenge the norm” and “Strong opinions, held lightly” in the way they act and conduct themselves. Living and breathing these values is essential, and whilst more details can be provided, all candidates must acknowledge HSPG are a business of openness, failing forwards and showcasing your own confidence to work in a way that’s best for you.

So what do you need in order to be successful in securing the post?

• A proven track record in business development, asset management, building meaningful partnerships, and revenue growth.
• Strong industry network, particularly with housing providers, landlords, and local authorities.
• Expertise in preparing robust contracts and SLAs (with legal support).
• A results-driven mindset with exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work autonomously in a high-paced environment.

And what’s in it for you?

🌟 A salary of £120-£150k + bonus + LTIP

🏖 25 holiday days + 4 “Me Days” per year

💪 £70 (£35 in Manchester) monthly wellness allowance (gym, physio, etc.)

💼 Private healthcare (Vitality)

🚗 Drive Electric salary sacrifice scheme

👶 Enhanced parental leave

✈ Employee referral getaway bonus (£2,000)

If you’re interested and wish to have a confidential conversation about the role, please reach out to Matt Baird, an independent recruiter of 14 years in the Social Housing space, who can share more details and go through the application process in more detail.

Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.