Director Of Housing

Manchester City Council

Manchester, United Kingdom
Base: £111,669 - £123,071; bonus/equity: not speci...
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Senior leadership experience in housing services
Building safety and compliance expertise
Transformational change management skills
The role requires a visionary leader to drive forward a modern, high-performing housing service rooted in community wellbeing and building safety

Job Summary

  • The role requires a visionary leader to drive forward a modern, high-performing housing service rooted in community wellbeing and building safety.
  • A core aspect of the immediate focus is leading the transformational change involved in in-sourcing the Repairs & Maintenance contract.
  • The council offers generous benefits including up to 26 days annual leave, a local government pension scheme with life cover, and enhanced parental leave.

Matching Summary

The role requires a visionary leader to drive forward a modern, high-performing housing service rooted in community wellbeing and building safety.

Salary

Base: £111,669 - £123,071; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays; Local government pension scheme; Enhanced parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior leadership experience in housing services
  • Building safety and compliance expertise
  • Transformational change management skills
  • Political awareness and stakeholder engagement
  • Direct Labour Organisation establishment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Compassionate leadership style
  • Commitment to community wellbeing
  • Innovative place-based delivery approaches
  • Strong relationship building across partners

Key Requirements

  • Right to work in the UK without sponsorship
  • Senior level strategic leadership capability
  • Experience with social housing regulation compliance

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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