3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Council is reviewing its housing services to investigate the potential of savings and efficiencies that could result from structural and organisational change, including the potential of bringing services back in house.
The transformation manager will oversee the continuation of this work with support from in house project management and specialist external consultant staff..
Key Duties/Accountabilities
Day to day management of teams responsible for:
Housing Regeneration, Enabling and Development (leading the council's housing development and regeneration programmes)
The Refugee Resettlement Team
Housing Strategy and Commissioning, including leading the relationship with:
the council's housing ALMO Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP);
Encompass LATC - responsible for the councils' homelessness functions; and
Sutton Living Ltd, the Council s property development company.
Essential Experience Required:
Proven experience (minimum 5 years) working in housing management, preferably within a local government setting essential.
Demonstrable experience in leading transformational projects or programs, including project planning, implementation, and evaluation is essential.
Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership working with housing associations, developers, community groups, and government agencies is essential.
Experience working with housing policies, regulations, and best practices within the UK context, including knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Housing Act and planning regulations is essential.
Essential Qualification Required:
A bachelor s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as Housing Studies, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or Business Management is essential.
Additional qualifications or certifications in project management, change management, or housing policy are desirable.
Additional information to note:
Working hours: 36 hours per week. For the right candidate, the role may be suitable for someone looking to work part time for a minimum of three days per week.
The role is hybrid. It will be based at the Council's civic offices in Sutton Town Centre. However, agile working will be possible and attendance in person will typically be necessary at least 2 days a week. There will be occasional evening meetings, especially to attend Council committees.
The closing date for this position is 14 th August 2024.