Head of Housing Development

Our local authority client based in Hereford are urgently seeking an experienced Head of Housing Development.

Interim Head of Housing Development

37 hours per week

3 month contract

We are seeking an housing interim with the relevant experience and knowledge to undertake the following key tasks as soon as possible (initially for a 3 month period);

• To quickly establish a delivery plan for bringing forward housing in the county
• To advise Cabinet Member/ Cabinet on the development of housing in the county including the different range of delivery model, including a potential commissioning approach for council owned land.
• To strategically enable housing development across Herefordshire, through working with the private sector and Registered Social Landlords in bringing forward key sites identified in the Local Plan.
• Bring forward council owned sites such as Merton Meadow in Hereford, and Model Farm in Ross on Wye for development by partners.
• Lead the development of a Housing Forum/ network of key partners to enable the development of housing across the county.
• Identify and seek to secure with partners external funding to the county to enable the development of housing, particularly affordable homes.

Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.

At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.