Head of Service

Permanent Contract of Employment – 37 hours per week

Location – Hybrid Working (Contractual Base – Llandrindod Wells)

Closing date - 26/09/2025

Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Shape the future of housing in Powys.

Are you a visionary leader ready to make a real difference? Powys County Council is seeking a dynamic, visible, and inspirational Head of Housing to join our newly energised senior leadership team. Together, we’re driving forward our ambition to make Powys a Stronger, Fairer, and Greener County.

Reporting directly to the Chief Officer – Place, this pivotal role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing, fully resourced housing service through a period of exciting transformation and growth. You’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making, supporting councillors, navigating complex financial and political landscapes, and ensuring robust governance and compliance.

What You’ll Lead:

• Housing strategy, including housing markets
• Improving housing standards across all tenures
• Housing development, including a major and growing Council-house building programme
• Management of the Council’s housing portfolio, including tenancy and estate management and repairs and maintenance
• Homelessness strategy and services
• Resettlement services
• Housing compliance and quality assurance
• Financial strategy and responsibility for the Housing Revenue Account and Housing General Fund
• Gypsy and traveller sites

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a resilient and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in transformation, team leadership, and strategic housing delivery. You’ll bring:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strategic insight and operational agility
• A solution-focused mindset with sound judgement
• Experience in driving improvement and delivering results
• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to inspire and motivate

This is a rare opportunity to inherit a well-regarded, high-performing team, following the planned retirement of the current Head of Housing. With a successful restructure in 2021 and the integration of facilities management in 2022, our service is primed for continued success.

Why Powys?

Powys is a stunning place to live and work – rich in culture, natural beauty, and community spirit. From the Hay and Green Man festivals to the Royal Welsh Show, our county is alive with energy and pride.

We offer:

• A flexible working model, including home working, regular working at the Council’s Area Housing Offices across Powys and at County Hall, Llandrindod Wells
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous annual leave
• Professional development opportunities
• A relocation package for the right candidate
• A supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive