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Four Head of Housing opportunities in Swindon Borough Council’s new Prevention and Communities Directorate.
Are you looking to join an organisation where you have an amazing opportunity to make a difference, if you see things through a community’s lens, have both strategic vision and operational insight, you could be a perfect fit for our new Head of Service roles?
The Council’s Prevention and Communities Directorate is looking for innovative and inspiring Head of Services to transform the way we work with local tenants; improving access to the right support, at the right time, and in the right place.
Responsible for the development and delivery of teams dedicated to Rental Income, Tenancy Support, Leasehold Services, Lettings, and Homeline, you will embed a culture of integration and collaboration which puts people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
You will lead the strategic and operational management of a diverse range of housing functions, ensuring excellent service delivery, regulatory compliance, tenant engagement, and continuous improvement. You will be accountable for the delivery of a variety of housing management functions; working alongside your peers and with your team managers to ensure services are integrated, fit for purpose and demonstrate good value for money.
Each role plays a critical part in supporting safe, sustainable communities, enhancing resident wellbeing, and shaping service delivery in line with both corporate priorities and statutory duties.
We are looking for someone who has the right behaviours to drive forward a new service area; bringing teams and individuals with them, on a transformation journey; playing to individuals’ strengths and recognising diversity.
Why not join us on that journey?
You can view our Rewards and Benefits offer our Vision and Values page and our new Swindon Plan.
Amongst many other exciting opportunities, we are now recruiting to the following roles:
Head of Housing Services RNR002736 - Salary: £71,714 p.a.
Leading a diverse range of teams and activities to develop and implement the Council’s strategic approach and political priorities in relation to the provision of outstanding landlord services. Promoting innovation, efficiency and customer focus in the delivery of housing management for over 10,000 social homes, including responsibility for rents, leasehold, and lettings.
Head of Housing Technical Services RNR002737-Salary: £71,714 p.a.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our Housing Technical Services function. As Head of Housing Technical Services, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of the Council’s housing assets, ensuring our homes are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with all statutory requirements. You will be client-side managing our repairs services, and responsible for compliance, disrepair, and damp and mould.
Head of Housing Improvement and Strategy RNR002738 - Salary: £71,714 p.a.
As the Head of Housing Improvement and Strategy, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across a range of critical functions within Housing Services. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering housing strategy and policy, overseeing the implementation and support of core IT systems, data governance, and ensuring a strong customer focus across housing services.
Head of Housing Communities RNR002739 – Salary: £71,714 p.a.
The Head of Housing Communities is responsible for leading and managing the delivery of high-quality housing services across the borough, the post holder also acts as the lead for safeguarding within housing services, ensuring that safeguarding practices are embedded and compliant across all housing operations. You will be responsible for teams including tenancy management, sheltered housing, and tenant engagement.
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