Job Ref: HRPR–
Job type: full-time hours
Closing date: Sunday th November 2, :pm
Contract Type: permanent
Salary: £, – £, (SMG2) per annum
* In addition a % increase may be deemed applicable to this role, dependent on the experience and capability of the successful candidate.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Strategic Housing and Growth team at Lewisham Council and support our delivery of much needed affordable housing. You will play a key role in identifying housing led development opportunities and enabling the delivery of these opportunities through a range of delivery models.
The role
In this role you will provide strategic leadership of the Councils housing led development and delivery programmes, ensuring the delivery of housing led projects and programmes on time and to budget in line with the Councils Corporate Plan
You will lead a team of specialist technical professionals that will:
Be responsible for all aspects of housing development on Council land with a focus on leading on site identification, the appraisal of sites and development opportunities for housing led regeneration and development on Council land or in partnership, including carrying out all early-stage due diligence to inform development briefs.
Be responsible for the negotiation of commercial agreements, land or lease acquisitions and disposals, compulsory purchase and land assembly strategies to enable the delivery of housing and regeneration projects and programmes.
Be the lead strategic client to the Councils housing delivery partners and oversee the implementation of client requirements.
Be the lead on the services input on planning agreements to maximise the level of affordable housing whilst creating opportunities for Lewisham Councils housing stock
You will shape and implement the Councils housing and regeneration strategies and policies to drive innovation, improved outcomes, accelerated delivery, quality and value for money.
You will provide and coordinate expert land, planning, urban design and property advice to projects being developed and progressed by other teams within the organisation or in partnership.
Location
Whilst the service is primarily based in Laurence House in Catford we operate a hybrid approach whereby you may be required to work both in the office and from home as determined by service requirements.
What were looking for
We are looking for a dedicated individual with the ability to interpret, model and articulate a strong strategic vision for service quality and continuous improvement.
You will be able to understand complex policy issues and present them to a range of groups including staff, external partners, stakeholders and elected Members.
You will have strong leadership skills, including the ability to both lead and support while maintaining high levels of accountability throughout the organisation.
You will be a confident, commercially focused, strategic thinker, able to create innovative solutions and engage with and influence others. You will be:
Ambitious, driven and energetic.
Visible, approachable and accessible.
Resilient, determined and confident.
Outward facing
Commercially astute
You will have high levels of political sensitivity and integrity and be able to establish effective and productive working relationships with elected Members and other key stakeholders.
You will have excellent communication skills and negotiations skills.
You will have strong financial management skills including viability modelling skills.
In return, well offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Salary details
£, – £, (SMG2) per annum
*In addition a % increase may be deemed applicable to this role, dependent on the experience and capability of the successful candidate.
Lewisham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
For a full job description and person specification, and for further information about the recruitment process, please click on the links below.
