Why Southwark?
Do you want to shape the future of housing services in one of London's largest and most ambitious local authorities?
Can you use your strategic leadership, housing expertise and passion for data-driven improvement to influence outcomes for thousands of residents?
Does the opportunity to lead housing strategy, insight, transformation and performance across a complex and high-profile environment excite you?
If so, we have the perfect role for you.
Southwark Council is seeking an exceptional Assistant Director of Housing Strategy, Insight and Improvement to join our senior leadership team within Housing Needs and Support. This is a pivotal leadership role that will drive strategic direction, service transformation, performance improvement and evidence-based decision making across our housing services.
Working at the heart of the council's housing agenda, you will play a critical role in delivering our ambitions as set out in the Good Landlord Plan, ensuring residents receive high-quality, responsive and continually improving services.
What You'll Be Doing
As Assistant Director, you will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for housing strategy, policy, performance, governance, data, insight and service improvement.
You will provide strategic leadership and expert advice to senior officers, elected members and partners, shaping the future of housing services in response to changing legislation, housing demand and resident needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and delivery of Southwark's Housing Strategy, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and related housing policies.
- Driving transformation and continuous improvement programmes across housing services.
- Leading the Housing Data and Insight function, ensuring high-quality performance reporting, analytics and business intelligence.
- Embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making, accountability and outcome-focused service delivery.
- Providing strategic advice on housing demand, market trends, supply challenges, risks and opportunities.
- Ensuring strong governance, compliance, statutory reporting and inspection readiness.
- Building influential partnerships with residents, health partners, registered providers, government bodies, voluntary organisations and wider stakeholders.
- Championing innovation and modern approaches, including the use of emerging technologies, data analytics and digital transformation.
- Leading senior managers and developing high-performing teams that deliver excellent outcomes for residents.
What We're Looking For:
We're looking for an inspirational and politically astute housing leader who combines strategic thinking with a strong track record of delivery.
Job Reference: SC08364
