Job Description
Worth Recruiting – Property Industry Recruitment
Job Title: HEAD OF GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT (PUBLIC SECTOR HOUSING)
Location: Waterloo, SE1
Salary: OTE £120,000 per annum
Position: Permanent, Full-Time
Reference: WR76012
Senior Management Team Vacancy: HEAD OF GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Our client is seeking a strategic leader to drive growth, partnerships and delivery within their Living Markets division, expanding public-sector housing programmes and managing a high-performing team across London and the South East.
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading housing solutions provider for an experienced professional to head their Living Markets function.
The role focuses on strategic growth, client partnership development and the successful delivery of public-sector housing programmes.
What You'll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities):
* Developing and deepening partnerships with local authorities and public-sector housing bodies
* Leading business development and converting opportunities into structured programmes
* Producing proposals, pitch materials and commercial models
* Overseeing delivery KPIs, reporting and programme performance
* Managing and developing a small team of buying professionals
* Providing policy insight, market intelligence and strategic recommendations
* Preparing pipeline forecasts, governance updates and Board reports
What We're Looking For (Skills & Experience):
* Strong knowledge of local-authority housing priorities and pressures
* Confident communicator able to build trust and credibility
* Organised, commercially minded and consistent in follow-through
* Experience leading small teams and driving performance
* Ability to manage political and organisational sensitivities
* Background in acquisitions, housing delivery, PRS/BTR, asset management or public-sector partnerships (preferred)
* Proven ability to convert sector relationships into deliverable programmes
What's In It For You?
* Senior leadership position with strategic influence
* Opportunity to shape long-term growth across London and the South East
* Collaboration with multidisciplinary internal teams
* Role with scope to contribute to new products and revenue streams
* Career development within an expanding division
Ready to take the next step in your property career?
If you are interested in this Head of Growth & Development (Public Sector Housing) role, please contact the Property Recruitment Team at Worth Recruiting today, quoting reference: WR76012.
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Job Reference: WR76012 – Head of Growth & Development (Public Sector Housing)