Head of Housing Services

Lincoln Cornhill is proud to be working with a Local Authority based in Derbyshire who are seeking to appoint an Interim Head of Housing Services on a three month period. The position is due to start immediately, with working hours of 37 hours per week, operating on a hybrid working model. The appointed candidate will ideally have skills in transformation and can identify ways in which the organisation can work more efficiently and effectively. This may include looking at the structure within the service to ensure it meets the needs for the future. The range of duties which are covered include: Manage and act as a lead advisor of all Housing functions including: Housing Tenancy Management & Support, Rent Collection, Carelink, CCTV Monitoring, Housing Advice & Allocations, Homelessness, Housing Strategy and Tenant Engagement Ensure that the Council meet their statutory responsibilities with regards to the prevention and management of homelessness Seek to retain and increase the Councils existing housing stock, including purchase of properties and other opportunities to increase availability of social housing Responsible for the operational management, co-ordinating and managing people to ensure effective service delivery Manage operational budgets and deliver agreed cost savings, targets and efficiencies. Promote, and actively participate in, greater partnership working, support for the voluntary sector, and community engagement Experience and skills required: Strategic experience within a housing role Able to drive continuous improvement Ability to work collaboratively with external stakeholders UK driving licence is required For further information on the vacancy or to enquire about other suitable posts please email rbirbecklincolncornhill.com If this position is not for you, but you know of someone who may be suitable please pass on our contact details. At Lincoln Cornhill Executive we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.