Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
are looking to recruit a
Head of Housing Management
to join our teambased in
Ipswich, Suffolk.
You will join us on a
full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of
£64,269 - £78,039 per annum (pro rata for part time).
This role is open to full time, part time, and job share applications, all of which will be assessed equally.
Join our team
We are looking for a
Head of Housing Management
to join our
Housing
team.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a well-resourced, high performing housing service with the full backing of our Elected Members and Senior Leadership Team.
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Housing you will continue our transformation journey, developing high quality housing services and leading our dedicated teams.
You will lead on:
Income management and tenancy sustainment
Leaseholder services and anti-social behaviour response
Strategic improvement of housing standards across our council stock
Tenancy and estate management, repairs, and maintenance
Compliance with housing legislation and regulatory frameworks
Performance improvement through data, insight, and innovation
Our Strategic Vision
We aspire to be a C1 organisation, delivering housing services that are:
Tenant-led and community-focused
Digitally enabled and insight-driven
Financially sustainable and future-ready
You will play a pivotal role in delivering our Homes and Housing Strategy, which includes:
Building and maintaining high-quality, affordable homes
Tackling climate change through sustainable housing
Embedding co-production and tenant voice in service design
Driving digital transformation and service excellence
About you
We are looking for a senior housing professional who will be driven, passionate and focussed on transformation and continuous improvement of housing services to our residents.
You will bring to the role:
Proven leadership in housing transformation and service delivery
Deep commitment to tenant engagement and inclusive design
Strong judgement, resilience and collaborative spirit
Expertise in compliance, performance monitoring and budget management
Confidence navigating complex financial and political landscapes
If you are ready to lead transformation, embed tenant voice, and deliver services that reflect our commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.
About us
At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in.
We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.
We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with:
60 conservation areas
two National Landscapes
many picturesque market towns
It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
Private Health Care Options.
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Paid volunteering days.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
Great learning and development opportunities.
Closing date:
11.55pm, 26 October 2025
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Head of Housing Management
role, even if you dont meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
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