Housing Strategy and Partnerships Manager

Housing Strategy and Partnerships Manager – Full time, Permanent

The London Borough of Redbridge are looking for a person who has a strategic outlook and is able to see the big picture. The successful candidate will have an expert knowledge of research methods, project and risk management, they will be able to work at pace, think creatively and drive service improvements. This is an opportunity for someone with the right transferable skills to develop their knowledge of the housing sector and grow into a managerial role.

Leading a small team the post holder will apply transferable skills to manage research projects, develop strategies and co-ordinate action plans that empower our communities, maximise the potential of partnerships and enable the delivery of safe and efficient services.

The housing department is responsible for the delivery of services to a range of customers. The successful candidate will support housing teams to deliver these services efficiently, effectively and safely as well as directly leading on the delivery of new affordable housing and the management of relationships with the registered providers of housing in borough.

Interviews will be scheduled for – W/C 12/12/2022

Please advise of any dates when you will be unavailable due to holiday.

Closing date: 05/12/2022

To apply for this role, please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/jobs

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.