Housing Strategy Manager

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Housing Strategy Manager on a 3 months contract with a possibility of further extension.

The Strategy Manager will play a key role in shaping and executing our client’s strategic improvement initiatives. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading on and supporting the delivery of critical Housing projects
• Producing and presenting consistently high-quality reports in consultation and to the requirements of the Leadership Team
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic projects &initiatives.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of strategic initiatives, making adjustments as needed.
• Provide strategic guidance and support to senior leadership.
• Preparing and presenting reports and presentations to communicate improvement and strategic plans and progress.
• Staying informed about trends and best practices in housing strategy, development and execution to facilitate decision making, service transformation and commissioning.
• To manage and advise upon political processes, ensuring quality, clarity, and consistency in the Department’s interactions with elected members and senior officers.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of external inspection frameworks which impact upon Housing Services with experience of managing or supporting inspections.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships with staff at all levels, corporate colleagues, elected members and external organisations.
• Experience and understanding of local authority governance, decision making and scrutiny as well as performance reporting against client’s plans.

If this sounds good to you, please apply for immediate contact or call Inesa directly.