Head of Housing Delivery

Salary range: Grade CSR B: £94,918 - £100,805 p.a. plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Delivering New Homes. Regenerating Communities. Croydon is one of London's largest boroughs and we have ambitious plans to deliver new homes, regenerate communities and create places where residents can thrive. We are seeking an experienced Head of Housing Delivery to lead the successful delivery of Croydon's housing development and regeneration programme.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex housing and regeneration projects from inception through to completion. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. You will oversee all aspects of project delivery, including programme management, governance, procurement, risk management, contract management and stakeholder engagement.

Working closely with residents, elected members, contractors, consultants, development partners and funding bodies, you will drive delivery across a diverse portfolio of schemes and ensure projects achieve high standards of quality, sustainability and resident outcomes. You will provide strategic oversight of programme performance, financial management and risk, ensuring robust governance and effective decision making throughout the project lifecycle.

As a member of the senior management team, you will contribute to wider Housing Directorate priorities and play a key role in delivering Croydon's long term housing and regeneration ambitions.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Significant experience leading housing development, regeneration or major project delivery programmes
• A strong track record of delivering complex residential or regeneration schemes from inception through to completion
• Experience managing large scale budgets, contracts, risk and programme performance
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery and governance
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultants, contractors and development partners
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills
• Experience operating successfully within a complex and politically sensitive environment
• A passion for delivering high-quality homes, successful regeneration and positive outcomes for residents

Why Croydon Benefits:

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
• Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
• Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
• Work Life Balance: Options for flexible and agile working options in line with service demand
• Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Assessment Centres: Week Commencing: Monday 14 September 2026.

Equal Opportunities Statement: Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

About Us: Croydon Council’s priorities include balancing its books, listening to residents, and delivering good sustainable services.

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key Business Plan Outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer

Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.