Are you an experienced housing and regeneration professional with the vision and drive to deliver major housing projects that transform communities?
The City of York Council is seeking a Head of Housing Delivery to lead our ambitious housing programme. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of York by overseeing the design, financial viability, procurement, delivery, and aftercare of affordable new homes.
About the Role
As Head of Housing Delivery, you will:
* Lead the delivery of the Council’s Housing Delivery Programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
* Oversee negotiations with developers, landowners, statutory bodies, and key stakeholders to protect the Council’s commercial and legal interests.
* Manage a high-performing housing delivery team and external consultants, ensuring strong leadership, motivation, and professional development.
* Take projects from site identification through to completion and aftercare, ensuring value for money, sustainability, and compliance.
* Support York’s ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030 by delivering innovative, net zero carbon housing and promoting sustainable transport choices.
* Drive forward estate improvement, community-led housing, and inclusive development that meets the needs of all residents.
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
* Proven senior-level experience in housing delivery, property development, regeneration, or major project management.
* Strong commercial acumen, with expertise in land assembly, procurement, funding strategy, and contract negotiations.
* A recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2 or equivalent) and/or leadership accreditation.
* Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage with councillors, stakeholders, and local communities.
* A creative and solution-focused approach, with the ability to balance commercial priorities and community outcomes.
Why Join Us?
At the City of York Council, you’ll have the chance to shape one of the UK’s most historic and forward-thinking cities. We are committed to delivering high-quality homes that improve lives, strengthen communities, and protect the environment. This is a challenging but rewarding role, offering a chance to make a lasting impact on the future of York.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about housing delivery and want to help create great places to live, we’d love to hear from you.
This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Vicky Japes (Housing Development Manager) at vicky.japes@york.gov.uk or on 07983953379.
Closing date: 5 October 2025 at 12 midnight
Interview date: 15 & 16 October 2025
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