Assistant Director Housing - Basildon Borough Council
Basildon Borough Council
Permanent, Full Time
Pay Band AD 2 (£100,767 to £110,471 per annum inclusive of fringe)
Location: Basildon
Closing Date: 16th November 2025
Role Overview
Essex County Council are pleased to be supporting Basildon Borough Council to recruit for the role of:
Assistant Director - Housing Services, a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-performing housing services across the borough. This includes strategic oversight of housing management, homelessness and rough sleeping, and the development of our allocations scheme. You will ensure that all statutory duties are met and that services are aligned with the Council’s broader objectives.
Key Responsibilities
As the Council’s lead advisor on housing services, including housing management, the private rented sector, home ownership, and homelessness, you will drive service excellence, lead high-performing teams, and foster strong partnerships to deliver positive outcomes for our residents.
Qualifications
* Proven leadership experience in social housing, preferably within local government.
* A strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including experience working with the Regulator of Social Housing or similar.
* Strategic and operational expertise in housing services, with a track record of delivering customer-focused, compliant, and innovative solutions.
* A commitment to continuous improvement and resident engagement.
* In line with the Regulator of Social Housing's Competence and Conduct Standard, you will hold a Level 5 qualification or be working towards completion by 2028.
Additional Information
Please note that this post has been classified by Basildon Council as a Regulated Post as it has contact with vulnerable groups, so it will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) certificate.
Please read the documents below before completing your Application Form as they contain important information about the recruitment process and the post advertised.
Employee Guide Prevention of Illegal Working, Pre-Employment Vetting Declaration Form, Rehabilitation of Offenders, Welcome Letter Jan 2015, Working Time Regulations, Additional Provisions of Employment with BBC Dec 2014
For a copy of the Job Description please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk
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