Private Sector Housing Development Manager

Directorate

Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section

Housing Solutions and Private Sector Housing

Location

Civic Centre

Grade

Level 13

Hours

37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

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The Role

Empty homes represent a significant wasted resource at a time of genuine housing pressures including rising numbers of homeless households and record numbers on council housing waiting lists.

This high-profile management role in the Council's private sector housing team offers the opportunity for the right person to make a significant impact on the lives of people affected by this and at the same time deliver a real improvement to local communities blighted by empty homes. Managing a team of dedicated officers and working closely with colleagues across the housing service, community safety and police you will lead on initiatives to bring empty homes back into use and support the acquisition of new homes using the full range of the Council's powers. You will also lead on programmes to manage the Council's portfolio of land acquired through previous housing programmes and its gypsy and traveller’s site.

This post would suit someone with previous management experience in a similar role or someone looking to take the next steps in their management career.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Tom Jones, Tomos.Jones@stoke.gov.uk

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team responsible for bringing long-term empty homes back into ukase, using a range of housing intervention and enforcement powers

Oversee the acquisition of residential properties to support empty homes initiatives and wider strategic housing programmes including temporary accommodation and refugee resettlement schemes

Manage housing clearance projects, compulsory purchase processes and the disposal of Council owned land and property assets

Lead enforcement activity to address neglected land and premises, ensuring compliance and tackling issues that pose risks to public health, create nuisances or attract pests

Ensure services are delivered effectively, legally and in line with Council priorities, contributing to improved housing outcomes and community wellbeing