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Independent Advisor for the Housing Management Cabinet Sub‑Committee

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking up to three Independent Advisors to sit on its Housing Management Cabinet Sub-committee. This is a pivotal role, helping the Council to shape the future of its housing management services through the Your Voice, Our Action: Safe Homes, Great Services programme, including the investment of £609m over the next decade to deliver improvements to our stock of 21,500 homes.

As an Independent Advisor, you will provide independent expertise, insight and challenge to ensure our services are resident-centred, high-performing and compliant with regulatory standards.

You will work closely with the Mayor, Members, senior officers and other stakeholders, contributing to effective decision making through the Sub-Committee. This includes scrutinising performance and risk, evaluating policy and strategy proposals, and offering specialist advice regarding industry practice.

We are looking for candidates with significant knowledge of the social housing sector, and expertise in the fields of Housing Management, Asset Management, Resident Engagement or Social Housing Finance. You will bring a dedication to representing the interests of and improving outcomes for Tower Hamlets’ tenant and leaseholder communities.

Experience of living and working in the borough is highly desirable, as is lived experience of social housing. Current Tower Hamlets residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

As an independent advisor you will be required to attend at least 80% of meetings held in the year. There will be a minimum of 6 formal meetings of the Sub-committee, plus additional training and events to attend. Attendance to Housing Management Sub-committee meetings will be required in-person at Tower Hamlets Town Hall. You will ensure that you are fully prepared for meetings, contribute proactively and maintain the highest standards of conduct and probity.

Renumeration for this role will be £6,000 per annum, inclusive of expenses. Appointment to the position will be for a term of 12 months, with extension subject to an annual appraisal.

Please note that existing Tower Hamlets Council officers and staff member of partner organisations or contractors of the Council will not be eligible for this position.

Why join us?

• Play a key role in improving housing services in one of London’s most diverse boroughs
• Influence strategic decisions that affect Tower Hamlets residents’ homes and communities
• Work alongside experienced Members, officers and independent professionals
• Bring both professional insight and resident perspective to the heart of decision‑making

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.