TRAFFORD COUNCIL Strategic Manager for Housing Services Location – Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0TH and Sale Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZF. Salary range : - £60,762 - £67,141 Working Pattern: Full time, 36.25 Hours We will offer flexibility where we can – if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider. Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work. Contract type – Permanent Interview date – Interviews are likely to be held in late September / early October Interview type – In person at Trafford Town Hall. Previous applicants who applied for the Principal Manager – Housing Services and Strategy post need not re-apply. About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape our strategic housing remit, and future-proof our statutory housing services to help deliver our Corporate Priorities, in particular ‘A thriving economy and homes for all’. We have started the process of creating a single, focused and better resourced Housing Team to meet the challenges ahead and want you to help us complete it. This post will provide the leadership and management required to fully establish and embed the Team, while delivering high quality services for our residents. Driving housing growth, including social rented and affordable, will be a key part of the role taking advantage of the unique regeneration opportunities underway in the borough, including the Old Trafford Regeneration project, Carrington / Davenport Green Strategic Sites, Civic Quarter AAP and in our town centres You will work closely with the private sector, RP’s, GMCA, Homes England and MHCLG to help deliver the types and mix of homes to meet residents needs now and in the future. Setting and delivering the strategic and policy framework for housing, and key areas such as homelessness, will also be a key part of this role. In addition to the above, you will have overall responsibility for homelessness prevention and reduction, housing options, rough sleepers and asylum and migration service provision. In this, you will be fully supported by the Senior Housing Services Manager whose focus is on operational delivery. Trafford is a great place to live and work with excellent transport links, growing town centres and big plans for the future. We have world-class sporting venues at Manchester United and Lancashire Cricket Club, and the major retail and leisure destination of the Trafford Centre. About you If you have completed the GM Elevate Leadership Development Programme within the last 2 years, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application. You will be an experienced housing professional with a commitment to service improvement and the effective operation and coordination of Local Authority statutory housing functions. You will work collaboratively with other services and external partners, taking personal responsibility to resolve issues to make a difference to our communities. You’ll also be able to demonstrate experience in managing and developing staff, alongside leadership abilities and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Extensive housing policy and strategy experience will be an advantage. About us Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential. Our vision: Trafford – where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive. Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The Council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the borough a thriving place. In return for their commitment, the Council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The Council is a Living Wage Employer. Additional Information Occasional evening working will be required to attend Council, public or other meetings as required. Contact Details For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Stephen James, Head of Growth, Communities and Housing: stephen.james@trafford.gov.uk About the benefits You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford. To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs) Closing date: 24 September 2025. Apply: https://apply.greater.jobs/trafford/internal/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1259