Housing Transformation Manager
Sutton
The Housing Transformation Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and implementing strategic initiatives aimed at improving housing services within the local authority. They will be responsible for leading transformational projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, and driving innovation to enhance housing provision, affordability, and quality for residents.
The role reports directly to the Strategic Director of Environment Housing and Neighbourhoods, and will be responsible for leading significant organisational transformation of Sutton's housing services, whilst also managing the day to day housing functions including:
Key accountabilities
The Council has been reviewing its housing services to investigate the potential of savings and efficiencies that could result from structural and organisational change. It has recently been agreed to bring housing/homelessness services currently delivered by the Council's LATC (Encompass) back in house. The transformation manager will oversee this work with support from in-house project management staff.
Day to day management of teams responsible for:
The Refugee Resettlement Team
Housing Strategy and Commissioning, including leading the relationship with:
The council's housing ALMO Sutton Housing Partnership (SHP);
Encompass LATC - responsible for the councils' homelessness functions; and
Sutton Living Ltd, the Council's property development company
Work environment
The role will be based at the Council's civic offices in Sutton Town Centre. However, agile working will be possible and attendance in person will typically be necessary at least 2 days a week. There will be occasional evening meetings, especially to attend Council committees.
Experience/ qualifications and skills required
Qualifications (Desirable):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as Housing Studies, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or Business Management.
Additional qualifications or certifications in project management, change management, or housing policy are desirable.
Experience:
Proven experience (minimum 5 years) working in housing management, preferably within a local government setting.