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Do you have a strong background in property management, including good landlord & tenant experience and an excellent understanding and knowledge of property law? Then join Shelter as an Estates Surveyor and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our Property and Facilities team. About Shelter A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent. We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. About the team Our Property and Facilities team is responsible for ensuring Shelter s estate is fit for purpose and fully compliant for its staff, volunteers and clients. We provide a full range of professional services, including acquisitions, disposals, rent and lease negotiations, rating, estates management, building surveying, strategic planning, budgeting, compliance, health & safety and facilities management. We also support all office and shop relocations, refurbishments and planned maintenance projects, while our portfolio comprises one freehold head office property in London, 24 leasehold offices and around 90 leasehold shops across England and Scotland. About the role You will be responsible for all property related matters across Scotland and England for our diverse portfolio. That will involve making regular site visits, with occasional overnight stays. As well as ensuring all lease events are managed and actioned and properties are safe, maintained and fully compliant, we ll also rely on you to assist with the development and implementation of robust policies, processes and systems to help manage the estate in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In short, it s an incredibly varied role that will see you make a real difference in how Shelter s commercial estate is managed. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. Role Specifics You ll need a degree level qualification in a surveying/property related discipline and full RICS membership . You ll also need a good understanding of the planning process and building regulations approval system. The confidence to lead and manage multiple projects effectively and ensure they re delivered on time and on budget, from inception to completion, is important too. Self-motivated, capable of working both unsupervised and as part of a team, and with a positive can do attitude, providing solutions, giving sound property advice and negotiating effectively with a variety of key stakeholders comes naturally to you. What s more, you have good computer literacy skills and are comfortable working with spreadsheets and data. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Safeguarding Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Head Of Housing Location: Delamere Street, CW1 2JZ Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £ 39.53 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and direction for Housing Services within the Council. Lead the development and delivery of the Council s housing strategy in line with corporate objectives and statutory requirements. Oversee housing operations including homelessness prevention, housing advice, allocations, temporary accommodation, and housing standards. Ensure compliance with all relevant housing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and safeguarding responsibilities. Act as the Council s lead advisor on housing policy, strategy, and service delivery. Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial control, value for money, and efficient resource allocation. Drive service improvement, transformation initiatives, and performance management across housing services. Build and maintain strong partnerships with registered providers, developers, voluntary sector organisations, and other stakeholders. Lead, motivate, and develop senior managers and wider housing teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services. Represent the Council at regional meetings, partnerships, and external forums. Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to senior leadership and elected members. Ensure robust risk management, governance, and performance reporting arrangements are in place. Person Specification Must Have Significant senior leadership experience within a housing or local authority environment. In-depth knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and regulatory requirements. Proven experience of strategic planning and delivering housing services at scale. Strong financial management experience, including budget oversight and resource planning. Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and service transformation. Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and developing high-performing services. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior level. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations. Evidence of delivering measurable service improvements and performance outcomes. Eligibility to work in the UK. Nice to Have Relevant professional qualification in Housing, Public Administration, Planning, or related discipline. Experience working within a politically sensitive environment. Knowledge of regional housing markets and development frameworks. Experience working collaboratively with housing associations and private sector partners. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIH or equivalent). Experience leading digital transformation or innovation within housing services. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability specific organizations or hireSrs to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.

We're recruiting an experienced Head of Housing Strategy & Development to lead the strategic direction of housing growth, housing policy and long-term housing delivery. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Housing Strategy, driving affordable housing supply, overseeing development programmes and ensuring alignment with corporate priorities, regulatory expectations and local housing need. The postholder will operate at both strategic and operational levels, influencing Members, senior stakeholders and development partners to secure high-quality housing outcomes. The Role Lead the development and delivery of the Council's Housing Strategy and associated action plans. Oversee housing growth and affordable housing delivery programmes across the borough. Lead on strategic housing policy, including homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation reduction and housing supply initiatives. Develop and manage relationships with Registered Providers, developers, Homes England and regional partners. Provide strategic oversight of new build, regeneration and estate renewal programmes. Ensure the Council maximises affordable housing contributions through planning and development negotiations. Lead the formulation of housing investment plans aligned to the HRA Business Plan and Medium-Term Financial Strategy. Provide expert advice to Members and senior officers on housing market trends, legislative change and national policy developments. Oversee housing needs analysis, data modelling and evidence-based policy development. Drive service improvement, innovation and continuous development within housing strategy and development functions. Ensure compliance with statutory housing duties and regulatory requirements. Lead and develop a high-performing team, embedding strong governance and performance management frameworks. Represent the Council at regional and sub-regional housing forums and partnerships. Key Requirements Significant senior leadership experience within housing strategy & development. Strong understanding of local authority housing strategy, affordable housing delivery and regeneration. Experience overseeing development programmes and working with Registered Providers and developers. Knowledge of planning policy, housing needs assessment and affordable housing negotiations. Experience managing housing capital programmes and aligning delivery with HRA business planning. Strong understanding of homelessness strategy and housing supply pressures. Proven ability to operate effectively in a political environment and advise elected Members. Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and driving service transformation. Strong financial acumen and understanding of development viability. Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this role matches your experience but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Heads of Housing Strategy, Development Directors and senior housing leadership roles across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome conversations with senior housing strategy and development professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.