Principal, Housing Growth S alary - 49,282 - 53,460 Team: Planning & Housing Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time Location: Tootal Buildings / Hybrid About the Role At GMCA, we re working to make Greater Manchester one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on, and grow old. Our Greater Manchester Strategy sets out bold ambitions for a fairer, greener, and more prosperous city-region. Housing is central to achieving these goals, and we need talented people to help us deliver. We re looking for an experienced and strategic leader to join our Planning & Housing team as Principal, Housing Growth. This is a unique opportunity to influence housing policy and delivery at a regional level, supporting the ambitions of the Greater Manchester Strategy (GMS) and the Housing First programme. You will play a key role in delivering new homes, including the implementation of the 39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP), and ensuring progress towards our energy efficient and net zero housing goals. What You ll Do Lead projects and programmes on housing delivery and growth, with a strong focus on social housing and energy-efficient homes. Manage strategic partnerships, including the evolving Strategic Place Partnership with Homes England. Drive implementation of SAHP to maximise investment and resources for Greater Manchester. Provide strategic housing insight and support to GMCA and partners, ensuring alignment with GMS ambitions. Prepare high-level briefings and analysis for senior leaders, the GM Mayor, and national government. Oversee development and review of key strategic documents, including the Housing Delivery Plan. About You You ll bring: In-depth knowledge of housing policy and delivery, particularly in the social housing sector. Experience influencing senior stakeholders and managing complex partnerships. Strong analytical, problem-solving and policy development skills. Proven ability to lead multi-agency projects and manage budgets effectively. A graduate-level qualification or equivalent substantial experience. Why Work for Us? At GMCA, we re committed to creating a fairer, greener, and more prosperous Greater Manchester. You ll be part of a dynamic team working on high-profile projects that make a real difference to communities across Greater Manchester. We offer flexible working, professional development, and the chance to shape housing policy at a regional level. About us: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) brings together the cityregion s ten councils and key partners including Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - to deliver the Greater Manchester Strategy. Our shared vision is to create a thriving city region where everyone can live a good life. We work to grow an inclusive economy and ensure people have what they need to live happy, healthy lives, tackling inequalities. Our policy department include Digital, Economy, Education, Work & Skills, Environment, Place Making, Public Service Reform, and Safer & Stronger Communities - who are supported by our essential corporate functions like Finance, Legal & Governance, People Services, Procurement and Communications. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/ Our offer: In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Home | greater.jobs Mandatory Information: Artificial Intelligence (AI) We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process. Privacy Notice (Click here) Employees on the redeployment register will be given priority for any vacancies in the first instance. If employees are identified as a match from the register then the vacancy may be withdrawn or put on hold pending an outcome. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licenced sponsor. Hybrid working This role is part of GMCA s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our on-site locations with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: Do what is right for you and the business on that day. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.