Situated in North Worcestershire, Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council share services.  The Councils are committed to being a customer driven organisation, with our customers at the heart of everything we do; focused on improving delivery services that make a difference to the community that we serve.

The role 

The post holder will undertake a key role in the Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils’ priority to accelerate and maximise the delivery of affordable housing in both Districts and to report to Spadesbourne Housing Company (Bromsgrove Council’s Housing Company) on the management of its rental properties.

 Key Requirements 

• Facilitate housing growth in Bromsgrove and Redditch, working in partnership with developers, development agents and associated internal and external parties.  
• Support the development of affordable housing and site identification through liaison with partner agencies, registered providers, developers, planning officers and involvement in cross cutting projects and enabling projects 
• Lead on the development of housing related strategies, policies and plans ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice
• Ensure that the Councils are meeting their statutory homelessness duties and obligations and contribute to the development and review of the Councils’ Homelessness Strategies and the development of a variety of initiatives to address the changing needs of homeless and potentially homeless people
• Prepare and project manage funding bids in respect of affordable housing and homelessness initiatives
• Manage the Council’s responsibilities to Government initiatives to support refugees and asylum seekers, including the Homes For Ukraine Scheme
• Manage the Housing Development and Enabling  Team to provide a quality services to internal and external customers

Skills & experience 

At least 3 years experience working in a housing strategy service and educated to degree level in a housing or related field or an equivalent professional CIH housing qualification

At least 3 years management experience at a senior level in a housing management service, to include the management of team of staff.

Detailed knowledge of policies and legislation relating to Housing management.

An understanding of Property Law and Construction Law and Practice

Experience of budget management covering both revenue and capital

Must be flexible and have a ‘can do’ attitude and approach in supporting the demands and specific needs of the service 

Additional Information

The Councils offer a range of staff benefits:

• pension
• generous leave entitlements starting at 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• flexible working, where appropriate
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• access to employee benefits platform.  Where you can find discounts for high street shops, leisure discounts, holiday discounts, salary sacrifice schemes and more

What next

Need further information on the duties of this post? Please contact Matthew Bough (recruiting manager) on 01527 64252 ext:3120 or email matthew.bough@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk  

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications: Sunday 15 September 2024

Interviews will take place week commencing 26 September.

To apply please select the 'Apply’ button.

If you experience difficulties applying online please contact HR at recruitment@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk 

Attached documents
Job Description & Person Specification