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Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are proud of the progress made in housing over recent years, however there is still work to be done to achieve ambitions for residents and districts. They strive for excellence and a housing service that places residents at the centre; that meets the highest standards of safety and quality and strengthens communities.
Job Responsibility:
Report to the Deputy Chief Executive
join the Senior Leadership Team
lead a Housing Service with nearly 7,000 properties and 200+ employees, spanning two districts
build on strong foundation and ensure progress is sustained, particularly in areas of compliance, repairs performance, and customer experience
lead and steer housing teams with a particular focus on embedding neighbourhood management offer to tenants
improve void performance
bring all homes up to the Decent Homes Standard
lead through scrutiny
shape the future of housing in Babergh and Mid Suffolk
Requirements:
An ambitious Housing Professional
visionary leader who can steer housing service through regulatory scrutiny, cultural change, and operational complexity
track record of achievement delivering high quality affordable social housing services within a complex, multi-agency social housing environment
experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders at a strategic level
experience managing complex budgets with significant constraints
experience in workforce development
experience in performance improvement within affordable social housing services
demonstrate passion, drive and ambition to sustain and improve housing service levels
What we offer:
generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years)
competitive local government pension scheme
wellbeing support and employee assistance programs
private health care options
electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
paid volunteering days
flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting)