Strategic Director of Housing
About the Role & process
Nottingham is a bold, vibrant, and exciting Core City, at the heart of the UK – alive with potential and ambition – though not one without its challenges. However, Nottingham City Council has faced up to these significant challenges. We’re approaching the future with courage, energy, and a clear plan to put things right for the people of Nottingham. Our vision is of a bold transformation to deliver meaningful change for our residents, and we’re determined to get there.
We’ve made a promising start, with the Commissioners’ report last summer recognising our substantial progress. Our new Chief Executive has fostered a unified, dynamic approach to transformation, allowing us to pick up the pace still further. We’ve come a long way, but know that there is more to do, which is why we’re recruiting a cohort of new senior leaders who will accelerate our momentum, and ensure we achieve our ambitious vision at even greater pace.
Housing is one of the most important aspects of our transformation, and you’ll be at the heart of designing and driving improvement of the whole service. You’ll take the strategic lead across strategic and operational housing, including policy and strategy, homelessness and housing options, private sector housing, and housing service delivery (including adaptations). We expect you to make a decisive contribution to housing supply, including the housing / residential aspects of our ambitious regeneration plans. And you’ll act as lead contact with Homes England and the Regulator of Social Housing.
It goes without saying that for this priority role we are looking for an exceptional candidate, who will bring a rare blend of professional experience, deep technical knowledge and a keen current understanding of the emerging shape of housing provision in the UK. A track record of developing and implementing housing strategy and policy is essential, and you must hold a relevant qualification and / or membership of a relevant professional body.
For more information, please see the role profile below.
To arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact:
Ben Cox
Email: bcox@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
Rob Naylor
Email: rnaylor@faerfield.co.uk
Phone: 0121 312 3755
To apply:
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With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
