Executive Director - Housing and Technical Resources in Hamilton

Are you an inspirational leader with the vision, credibility and drive to shape services that will make a lasting difference to communities within South Lanarkshire? As one of Scotland’s largest and most ambitious local authorities, South Lanarkshire Council is looking for an exceptional Executive Director to lead Housing and Technical Resources and play a key role in our Corporate Management Team.

This is a significant leadership role, with responsibility for Housing Services and Property Services - including more than 26,000 council homes, homelessness and housing support, property assets, construction programmes, repairs, maintenance, and the council’s energy efficiency agenda. Suitable candidates will bring a strong public service ethos, sound political awareness and a clear focus on meeting the needs of tenants, residents and service users.

You will work constructively with elected members, employees, partners and communities to deliver responsive, high-quality services in a challenging environment shaped by evolving legislative, regulatory and financial demands. You will provide clear strategic direction, lead complex services through change, and work closely with stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality and sustainable services which are aligned to the Council’s vision and values.

If you are looking for your next challenge and possess the skills and experience below, we would welcome your application:

• Senior leadership experience within a large, complex public sector organisation
• Strong strategic and operational management skills focusing on continuous improvement
• Substantial track record of delivering strategic programmes across a large and complex organisation
• Passionate about public service and improving the lives and prospects of everyone in South Lanarkshire
• Credibility, Integrity and political awareness
• Educated to degree standard and/or professional qualification or equivalent relevant experience

As part of the application process, candidates are requested to answer the 3 questions below. Responses should be uploaded as a separate supporting document with your application:

• The Executive Director of Housing and Technical Resources leads a broad portfolio of strategic, operational and customer-facing services. Please outline your experience of leading multi-functional teams at Head of Service, Director or equivalent senior level across multiple service areas, including the leadership approach, skills and experience you used to achieve impact.
• Housing Services and Property Services must be delivered effectively across strategic, operational, financial, regulatory and legislative requirements. Please describe your role and level of responsibility in leading service delivery, improving performance and maintaining recognised standards within a challenging financial environment.
• Please describe a significant transformation or improvement programme you have led, including the key deliverables, your personal contribution, stakeholder engagement and how the outcome supported strategic objectives and improved services for communities, tenants or service users.

Recruitment checks: As part of our commitment to good practice, statutory compliance and safer recruitment, we carry out essential pre-employment checks relevant to the role. These checks may include confirmation of identity and right to work status; PVG membership and Disclosure Scotland checks; proof of qualifications, professional registration/ membership checks; foreign police check (if you have lived abroad for over 3 months in the last 10 years); employment history including gaps in employment, and employment reference checks.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post has been politically restricted in terms of section 2 (1) Category 3 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990.

Equal opportunities and inclusion statement: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

Benefits: Enrolment in an award-winning local government pension scheme (LGPS), Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme, if you are a member of the LGPS, Up to 33 days annual leave, Up to 10 days Public holiday entitlement, Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave, Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema, A range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support).

For an informal discussion or more information about the role please contact Paul Manning, Chief Executive on 01698 454208.

Assessment centre: week commencing 31 August 2026.