Westmorland & Furness Council is committed to building a strong, inclusive and diverse economy where people can build their lives, families can thrive and employers can attract and retain a skilled workforce. Housing is central to achieving this ambition. This senior role sits within the Inclusive and Green Growth Service, reporting directly to the Assistant Director for Inclusive and Green Growth, bringing together housing delivery, planning, regeneration and economic development, with strong connections to the Thriving Places Directorate. The post holder will play a critical role in coordinating work across these service areas to deliver sustainable growth in housing supply, with a particular focus on the delivery of the Councils Flagship housing development Marina Village and housing delivery more widely in Barrow in Furness. The role’s initial focus will be overseeing the relationship with the funding partner Homes England, co-ordinating information on both the infrastructure works but also the housing delivery element. The successful candidate will lead and manage the relationship with the strategic delivery partner ensuring the Councils vision for the site is maintained as the scheme development progresses. The role involves influencing elected Members and senior stakeholders, overcoming barriers to delivery through evidence-based approaches, and ensuring that all schemes meet legislative, policy, quality, sustainability and health and safety requirements. You will also have responsibility for overseeing significant housing investment programme of up to £30m, leading a project and programme management team, and managing a complex external supply chain of consultants and contractors Who we are looking for… We are seeking an experienced and strategic housing professional with a strong track record of delivering housing at scale and working collaboratively across sectors. You will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience, with demonstrable expertise in housing delivery, including affordable housing, development appraisals, funding, procurement, planning and contract management. You will bring a robust understanding of financial modelling and the drivers behind investment decisions, with the ability to identify and manage risk throughout the development lifecycle. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence and credibility to influence elected Members, senior officers and external partners. Experience of building effective partnerships across the housing sector locally, regionally and nationally is essential, as is the ability to lead cultural and behavioural change to improve outcomes for residents and communities. You will be highly organised and analytical, able to manage complex information and competing priorities, and skilled at motivating teams and suppliers to deliver against contractual commitments. Strong political awareness, sound judgement and a collaborative approach will enable you to shape and accelerate housing delivery across Westmorland & Furness. What can we offer you! Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk) Would you like to find out more? For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments: Post Specification Role Profile If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Gareth Candlin (Assistant Director of Inclusive and Green Growth) via email on gareth.candlin@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.