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Housing Strategy Manager

companyLondon Borough of Barking and Dagenham
locationLondon, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 1 week ago
Policy / Strategy
About this job

Are you passionate about shaping the future of housing in our community? Do you have the vision, leadership, and strategic mindset to drive innovation and positive change in housing services? We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Housing Strategy Manager to join us on our exciting journey.

In this vital role, you will lead on developing, implementing, and monitoring our housing strategies, ensuring that we meet the needs of residents today and in the future.

You'll be at the forefront of delivering policies that tackle housing challenges, support regeneration, and ensure that everyone in our community has access to high-quality, safe, and affordable housing. If you thrive on creating strategic partnerships, influencing policy, and delivering tangible outcomes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Special requirements for this post
• Lead and Develop Housing Strategies: Drive the development and implementation of innovative housing strategies, ensuring alignment with national policies, local priorities, and the needs of diverse communities.
• Policy and Planning: Lead on housing policy development, working with internal teams and external partners to address housing supply, affordability, and sustainability challenges.
• Partnership Working: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including housing providers, developers, government bodies, and community organisations, to deliver on housing priorities.
• Performance Monitoring: Ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of housing initiatives and strategies, reporting on outcomes and recommending improvements.
• Innovation and Improvement: Stay ahead of the latest housing trends, legislative changes, and funding opportunities, ensuring that the council's housing strategy remains progressive and responsive to emerging challenges.
• Resident Engagement: Ensure residents' voices are central to shaping housing services and that strategies reflect their needs and expectations.

About you

We're looking for an experienced and proactive leader with a strategic mindset, a strong understanding of housing policy, and the ability to manage complex projects. You'll have a proven track record of delivering housing strategies in a local authority or similar environment and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills to work with a range of stakeholders.