Housing Policy and Partnership Manager

Summary: The Housing Partnership and Policy Manager will play a strategic role within a local authority's Housing team, focusing on shaping housing policy and overseeing partnerships, particularly with the Council's ALMO. This temporary position involves leading the development of the Council's Housing Strategy and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while enhancing tenant satisfaction. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to co-design innovative housing solutions that improve community outcomes. The successful candidate will manage performance and governance to align with corporate priorities and community needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic direction across all community housing functions.
• Lead the development and implementation of homelessness prevention strategies.
• Oversee performance, financial management, and quality assurance across all services.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams, elected members, and external organisations.
• Commission and deliver services that meet the needs of vulnerable residents and reflect corporate priorities.
• Promote innovation and transformation through smarter working and digital solutions.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding responsibilities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, inclusive workforce.

Key Skills:

• Educated to degree level or with extensive experience in a senior housing policy role.
• In-depth understanding of the financial and regulatory frameworks related to social housing and ALMOs.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing housing strategies and policies.
• Skilled in performance monitoring, partnership working and service improvement.
• Strong understanding of HRA Business Planning and the ability to assess business cases for housing and regeneration schemes.
• Experienced in presenting complex information clearly to elected members, stakeholders and committees.
• Able to lead negotiations on management fees, review agreements, and ensure strong compliance and governance.
• Excellent communication, influencing and analytical skills with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Politically astute and able to navigate complex stakeholder relationships while managing competing priorities.

Salary (Rate): £450

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other