Closing Date: 29/7/2026
Interviews to be held between 30/7/2026 and 5/8/2026
Internal colleagues can remain in their current office location.
As we are headquartered in Leeds our preference is to appoint to this location and priority will be given to applicants based within commuting distance of the Leeds office
This is a unique opportunity to join the NHB at a pivotal moment in housing delivery and to be part of the growth of the Agency's Product, Equity and Partnerships team. The Product Equity and Partnerships team undertakes the origination, execution and management of equity investments to shape the future of housing and regeneration in a national organisation with real social purpose. We recently contracted on four new investments with our partners in investment, regeneration and house building and have a strong pipeline with the ambition to do more. We are growing the team at all levels and are looking for a number of skilled and passionate professionals to join us.
This Head position is part of the senior team in Product Equity and Partnerships working with the Assistant Director of Equity and Partnerships Portfolio Management.
The role will require the robust management and reporting of high-profile Equity transactions to enable the delivery of more homes using innovative funding structures with a diverse set of Investment Partners whilst unlocking further investment into the sector.
As part the management team you will be responsible for ensuring that newly completed investments are effectively integrated into the portfolio and that each transaction is managed throughout the full contract lifecycle.
Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn’t always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to negotiate and persuade, and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an Equity and Partnerships Portfolio Management team. You will understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate that you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way.
The role also requires the provision of effective stewardship and management of key relationships with Investment Partners all the way to C-Suite. The holder will be exposed to the most senior stakeholders at Homes England as well as Government departments.
There are some exciting transactions to get involved with and this is an excellent opportunity to balance day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative solutions to the Equity and Joint Ventures offering.
You will be an experienced finance or real estate professional with the ambition to work creatively to improve the affordability and accessibility of housing of all tenures across England.
You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do. You will be able to demonstrate that you understand how to manage colleagues and demonstrate you can work with others in a collaborative and inclusive way. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade.
Comfortable undertaking financial analysis and leading on commercial issues, you’ll also be confident navigating difficult conversations and managing senior stakeholder expectations. You will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the capital markets, coupled with strong real estate knowledge.
You will have strong report writing skills and be confident in reviewing complex legal agreements. You will be proficient in Microsoft Excel and have solid understanding of Cashflow Models and key investor returns. You’ll show an enquiring mind and a willingness to think laterally and constructively challenge colleagues and partners.
You will have a degree level qualification and or equivalent relevant accreditation / experience such as a professional qualification in surveying, accountancy, law or similar.
Your career to date will demonstrate an understanding of some or all of:
- Real estate development and investment.
- Financing and delivery of large scale residential and regeneration projects.
- The institutional investment landscape.
- Government housing policy and the housing market.
- Investment structures and financing tools utilised within the capital raising spectrum
- Good corporate governance, risk identification, mitigation and management.
You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels, with the ability to negotiate and persuade, and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an Equity and Partnerships Portfolio Management team. You will understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate that you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way.
Homes England is strengthening UK Government’s ambitions for housing and regeneration through the introduction of the National Housing Bank (NHB). The NHB is a new financial organisation designed to unlock investment at scale and accelerate the delivery of more homes, stronger places and thriving communities across the country. Backed with £16bn in new financial capacity, alongside £6bn already committed this Parliament, the NHB represents one of the most significant new interventions in the housing sector in a generation.
The NHB, operating as a subsidiary of Homes England, exists to unlock investment at scale and connect capital with capability. We use our financial capacity and deep local relationships to drive regeneration, enable innovation and create the conditions for sustainable growth. By pairing government-backed finance with solutions that the market needs, we help partners bring forward the homes, infrastructure and long-term development that transform places and support people to live well.
Purpose-driven and built for impact, the NHB provides its partners the confidence and financial firepower to innovate and unlock complex sites, scale up investment and deliver at pace. Offering custom-built finance, strong partnerships and a commitment to shaping better futures, the NHB enables investment that would not otherwise happen- accelerating growth and creating the conditions for communities to flourish.
Joining the National Housing Bank offers a rare and exciting opportunity to help shape this new national organisation from the ground up; influencing how we operate, how we partner, and how we deliver impact across the country.
Homes England: The Housing and Regeneration Agency
We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.
How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.
Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.
As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you.
Membership of the Homes and Communities Agency Pension Scheme, which is a contributory defined benefit scheme with the amount you receive on retirement based on your salary and years worked at the Agency.
Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay policy. You can find details on the HR Hub SharePoint site.
If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, a wide range of healthcare plans, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.
Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.
If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go.
Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way.
We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.
We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme.
We’re a diverse team of more than 1,000 professionals spanning 17 professions, helping Homes England to be effective, efficient and deliver for communities.
Our people remain at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to building an Agency that not only reflects the diverse communities we serve, but also champions inclusion in how we shape homes and places across the country. For more information about our EDI strategy please see our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024 to 2025 — Second Edition - GOV.UK
You will be required to have the Right to Work in the UK and Homes England do not offer visa sponsorship. If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your Right to Work in the UK at this stage.
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Internal applicants:
Any applicants who already work for Homes England please apply through this advert on the Homes England careers website.
External applicants:
Our recruitment partner PSR is supporting us with our external recruitment campaign for this role – therefore if you don’t already work for Homes England, please apply for this role through their advert which is listed – here.
