Job Description
Director of Housing & Neighbourhoods
North & East London
Executive Leadership Opportunity
Salary: £110,000 + Benefits
We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with Islington & Shoreditch Housing Association to appoint a Director of Housing & Neighbourhoods, a key Executive role at the heart of an ambitious and community-focused organisation.
This is a rare opportunity to join ISHA’s Leadership Team and lead their largest directorate, shaping and delivering services that directly impact residents’ homes, neighbourhoods and lived experiences.
About the organisation
ISHA is a values-led, community-based housing association with a clear mission: to provide safe, high-quality and genuinely affordable homes, while building inclusive and thriving communities.
With a new corporate strategy in place, ISHA is focused on:
* Enhancing resident experience and service quality
* Expanding community investment and engagement
* Strengthening data, insight and operational performance
* Maintaining resilience while continuing to develop new homes
* The roleReporting to the CEO, the Director of Housing & Neighbourhoods will lead a broad and high-impact portfolio, including housing management, repairs, planned maintenance and asset strategy.Key responsibilities include:
o Providing strategic leadership across housing and neighbourhood services
o Driving a high-performing, resident-focused culture
o Leading service transformation through insight, innovation and technology
o Ensuring compliance, value for money and strong governance
o Building effective relationships with residents, partners and stakeholders
o Contributing at Executive level to organisational strategy and performance
* About youWe are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader with a strong track record in housing and asset management within a regulated environment.You will bring:
o Significant senior leadership experience, ideally at Executive or Director level
o Strong financial and operational management capability
o A proven ability to lead change and improve service performance
o Deep understanding of the housing regulatory landscape
o A genuine commitment to resident engagement and community impact
o The ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams
* Why join ISHA?ISHA is an organisation where values truly matter. Their culture is built on listening, learning, taking ownership and treating everyone with respect.This is an opportunity to play a leading role in shaping services, influencing strategy and making a tangible difference to thousands of residents’ lives.For a confidential discussion or to request further information, please get in touch directly.