Corporate Head of Service - Community Housing

Corporate Head of Service – Community Housing (Grade M)

Are you a senior housing professional ready to lead transformative services in a progressive and evolving London borough?

We are recruiting for an experienced Corporate Head of Service – Community Housing to lead housing strategy and operations within a dynamic local authority environment. This is an opportunity to shape housing services that make a direct impact on vulnerable communities and contribute to wider borough-wide growth and wellbeing goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic and operational delivery of housing options, accommodation services, welfare reform, and resettlement support.

• Design and implement solutions in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and related housing legislation.

• Build partnerships across public, private, and voluntary sectors to deliver sustainable, person-centred housing outcomes.

• Drive innovation, performance, and digital transformation across your teams.

What We\’re Looking For:

• Senior leadership experience in housing, homelessness prevention, or community services.

• Strong commercial and strategic thinking with a focus on commissioning, budget management, and value-for-money outcomes.

• Ability to lead through complexity, influence across stakeholder groups, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

• A commitment to equity, community wellbeing, and collaborative leadership.

This is a high-impact role within a council undergoing significant growth and transformation. The successful candidate will be key to ensuring high-performing, future-ready housing services.

If you are interested, please can you send me your up to date CV, Name and Contact information to discuss this post in more detail.