Head of Housing Operations

HEAD OF HOUSING OPERATIONS

£ 71,992 - 80,812, (depending on experience)

Generous pension and flexible working

Free parking available next to modern civic offices

This exciting role will be responsible for all operational activities within the Council’s Housing Services. With a stock of just under 3000 homes with ambitious development aspirations you will lead, motivate, support and performance manage a dedicated team who:

• Provide first-class landlord services with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure the housing stock meets all legislative and regulatory compliance standards.
• Offer Homelessness services that are effective, innovative, compliant and always empathetic.
• Increase the social housing available within the borough.
• Have resident engagement and satisfaction at the heart of service provision.

The ideal candidate for this role will bring commitment, enthusiasm, knowledge and practical experience of managing multi-disciplinary housing services.  To be successful in this role you will ideally have a Housing qualification, with a successful track record of excellent performance and improvement.

In return we can offer:

• Supportive working environment
• Interesting range of work
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working
• Mileage allowance
• Payment of professional fees
• Hybrid Working (2 days at home)

About Runnymede

Runnymede is an ambitious, passionate, and progressive council with a forward- thinking attitude and award-winning departments. As a Borough Council, we are committed to our four core values and goals which we demonstrate through our ongoing policies and projects.  We are always keen to improve our services and welcome innovative and proactive individuals who are open minded and have a positive approach in supporting our vision. 

For an informal chat about this position please contact Maggie Ward, Corporate Head of Housing on 01932 425830 or maggie.ward@runnymede.gov.uk.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link.

For further information and to apply please visit www.surreyjobs.info. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please email humanresources@runnymede.gov.uk or telephone 01932 425527.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please note that you will be contacted by email if you are selected to attend for an interview.  Should you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date of the vacancy you have not been shortlisted for this post.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 19^th November 2024

Interviews: Thursday 28^th November  2024

Runnymede Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults with care support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be requested to present your identification at the interview stage and there will be several checks conducted during the onboarding process inclusive of an enhanced DBS check for specified roles.