Supporting services that make a difference to our communities
Our Strategic Housing Service
We’ve got an exciting opportunity for a Housing Strategy Service Manager to lead our wonderful Strategic Housing Service, whose ambition is to deliver on the aims set out in our Housing Strategies, including our Tenancy Strategy, Specialist & Supported Accommodation Strategy, Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Strategy and our Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation Strategy. The service is also responsible for commissioning supported accommodation across the borough for Young People, Victim/Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Adults with Multiple and Complex Needs, supporting people to live independently and with healthy lives.
What we are looking for.
Are you an exceptional people manager who is passionate about the role housing can play to create strong, healthy communities and best meet the needs of Gateshead residents? Gateshead Council is seeking a Service Manager for Strategic Housing to support us with the delivery of a new vision for housing in Gateshead, this role will be influential in the creation of a new Housing strategy and wider transformation of our services following the appointment of a new leadership team, who are driven to deliver high performing services.
Working alongside the Head of Function for Strategic Housing and senior leaders across the Council, Registered Housing Providers and wider health and care system, you will lead the development and delivery of strategy, policy and the commissioning of a range of services to improve both housing and health outcomes.
This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation, champion prevention and deliver lasting change. You will bring together partners, communities and decision-makers to develop evidence-based solutions that strengthen communities, improve wellbeing and ensure every resident has the opportunity to live a healthier, happier life.
In return, you will join an ambitious and collaborative organisation committed to its Thrive agenda, where you will have the opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of current and future generations.
