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Goodman Masson is pleased to be partnering with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Support Services, a critical leadership position within Repairs and Maintenance. This role oversees the Council’s fleet, complaints, and stock management functions, ensuring essential operational support that enables high-quality, resident-focused housing services. This is an influential role shaping the support services that enable high-performing repairs delivery for thousands of residents across Hackney.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development of efficient systems, processes, and teams that underpin service delivery across Repairs and Maintenance
Manage the Transport and Stores Manager and Complaints & Insurance Manager
Ensure that vehicles, materials, and customer feedback frameworks operate to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and value for money
Take a proactive approach to customer service, embedding a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong performance management
Oversee fleet strategy, regulatory compliance, and environmental targets
Manage a robust stock control operation with streamlined procurement and audit processes
Lead a high-performing complaints function that identifies service trends, improves outcomes, and enhances resident trust
Provide health and safety leadership and risk management
Ensure that systems, data, and reporting frameworks support effective decision-making
Build strong internal and external relationships, engage residents, and represent the service across panels, forums, and stakeholder settings
Contribute to organisational change and drive digital transformation
Lead a team committed to Hackney’s values of inclusion, openness, and ambition
Requirements:
Senior leadership experience in a complex operational environment
Strong understanding of fleet, stock, or complaints management (ideally all three)
Proven ability to lead teams through organisational and culture change
Excellent analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
Experience managing budgets, risk, and performance frameworks
A commitment to equality, resident-focused service delivery, and continuous improvement