Director of Housing
4 days ago
Birmingham
We are working with a Local Authority who are seeking an experienced and dynamic Interim Director of Housing to lead their ambitious housing development and regeneration programme at a pivotal time for the authority. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on accelerating delivery of new homes, unlocking complex sites, and strengthening partnerships to meet local housing need. Interim Director of Housing (Development) Start: ASAP Duration: 6 – 12 Months Initially Rate: £800 - £1000 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid Working Arrangement: Midlands based Responsibilities • Lead and drive the Council’s housing development and regeneration programme, delivering high-quality, affordable homes at pace, • Oversee the full development lifecycle from feasibility and business case through planning, procurement, construction, and handover, • Provide strategic advice to Members, Cabinet, and Corporate Leadership Team on housing growth, investment, and risk, • Ensure robust financial governance across a multi-million-pound capital programme, including HRA and grant funding streams, • Identify and unlock stalled or complex sites, resolving delivery barriers and mitigating risk, • Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across development, regeneration, asset strategy, and programme management, • Embed strong commercial practice, contract management, and performance oversight Experience: • Significant senior leadership experience within a local authority or registered provider, • A strong track record of delivering large-scale housing development and regeneration programmes, • Deep understanding of HRA business planning, viability modelling, funding mechanisms, and procurement routes, • Experience navigating political environments and advising elected Members, • Demonstrable ability to stabilise, refocus, or accelerate underperforming programmes, • Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, • A collaborative, solutions-focused leadership style with the ability to quickly build trust and momentum If this is a role that you are interested in supporting with please do apply and one of the team shall be in touch.