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
1. The role
Reporting 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:
* Providing strategic leadership across housing and neighbourhood services
* Driving a high-performing, resident-focused culture
* Leading service transformation through insight, innovation and technology
* Ensuring compliance, value for money and strong governance
* Building effective relationships with residents, partners and stakeholders
* Contributing at Executive level to organisational strategy and performance
2. About you
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader with a strong track record in housing and asset management within a regulated environment.
You will bring:
* Significant senior leadership experience, ideally at Executive or Director level
* Strong financial and operational management capability
* A proven ability to lead change and improve service performance
* Deep understanding of the housing regulatory landscape
* A genuine commitment to resident engagement and community impact
* The ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams
3. 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.