About Us Stevenage Borough Council is committed to delivering exceptional services to our residents, ensuring our communities thrive in well-managed, safe, and supportive environments.
As we embark on a transformative journey to modernise and enhance our housing operations, we are now seeking a dynamic leader to join our team and shape the future of housing in Stevenage.
About the Role As the Head of Housing Operations, you will take the reins of our Resident and Estates Service, providing strategic and operational leadership across Tenancy Management, Independent Living, and Income and Leasehold functions.
Your task is to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services within budget, while adopting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
You will be instrumental in developing and implementing key housing strategies and policies, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice, and driving efficiencies across all operations.
In this central role, you will oversee a £40m rent roll, manage key contracts, and collaborate with partners to enhance service delivery.
Your strategic insight will support our Housing Transformation Programme, ensuring that digital solutions are embraced to streamline processes and improve resident experiences.
About You We are looking for a seasoned housing professional with a Level 5 qualification in Housing or equivalent, backed by extensive experience in housing management.
You should have a proven track record of leading teams, managing budgets, and driving service improvements.
Your ability to navigate the complexities of local government and housing regulations, coupled with strong strategic and operational acumen, will be essential.
You excel in performance management, are adept at cultivating a high-performing team, and have a knack for developing innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Your experience with income management, tenancy management, and policy development will set you apart.
Above all, you are a resilient and inspiring leader, ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of Stevenage residents.
Why Join Us? At Stevenage Borough Council, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will be valued, and your contributions will have a visible impact on our community.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead significant cultural and service reviews, shape the future of housing operations, and work closely with senior leaders to drive strategic initiatives.
Apply now! Visit www.evenbetterstevenage.com to find out more and apply.
For an informal discussion, please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill: Maud Hollis (07444 696659) or Clare Connor (0161 408 0703).
Closing Date: Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 9am
To apply: To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (Three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement detailing your experience and achievements, addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements.
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