Housing Change and Transformation Lead

Job description

Starting salary: £58,184
Job level: Level 5 Zone 2 
Work location: 5 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Fixed term / secondment for 2 years 
Closing date: Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 23:59
Interviews to be held: TBC
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion 

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

About us 
In Camden we are committed to working together to make our borough the best place to live, work, study, and visit. Partnership with our communities is central to the way we work, so that everyone can access opportunities, and nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. Housing is one of Camden’s biggest challenges – and biggest opportunities for change. We are now recruiting to an exciting new role – the Housing Change and Transformation Lead. This role will sit at the heart of our work to transform housing services aligned with our We Make Camden ambitions – focusing on delivering high-quality and person-centred services and building relationships across the Council.

The role
Our new Housing Change and Transformation Lead will provide leadership and direction to teams and colleagues with a focus on our shared vision for housing services. 

This role will drive forward our housing transformation programme – providing strong and responsive leadership to this complex programme of work. We are ambitious for change in housing services that ensures we are delivering the best services for our residents – but also that we are improving the support functions that ensure we are able to know how our services are performing and direct resources to the right places. 

The Housing Change and Transformation Lead will play a leadership role in our housing transformation work – their key programmes of work will include:

• Delivering a strategic vision for change – work collaboratively across Housing services and teams, and with wider organisational stakeholders, to oversee and align a programme of housing transformation 

• Leadership – provide visible and responsive leadership to the work – working closely with senior leadership across the whole organisation and elected members 

• Leading teams - lead and support teams to work in a complex and dynamic space with a rigorous focus on outcomes – also supporting colleagues to develop their own practice in pursuit of our housing objectives

• Deepening expertise – drive forward our ambitions around housing policy and change that includes engaging with best practice, sectoral leaders and community leadership to ensure we are at the forefront of thinking about social housing and the role of social landlords 

We are really excited about the contribution this role will make to the development of our housing transformation work – working at the heart of our Housing teams but with strong connectivity into working with Strategy, Design and Insight and the wider Strategy Family.

About you
We're looking for someone who thrives in delivering progress within our design-led approach to change, tackling complex problems with creativity and adaptability. Your strong track record in leading transformative projects within the housing sector, coupled with exceptional analytical skills and a commitment to inclusivity, makes you an ideal candidate. Additionally, your exceptional leadership, communication abilities, and proven track record of collaboration with diverse teams are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

To excel in this role, you must possess proven experience in leading transformative projects within the housing sector, aligning with the principles of "We Make Camden," and exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional leadership, communication skills, and a track record of successful collaboration are crucial. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by clicking HERE

Working for Camden

We’re ready to welcome your ideas, your views, and your rebellious spirit. Help us redefine how we’re supporting our communities, and we’ll redefine what a career can be. If that sounds good to you, we’d love to talk.

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits.

Additional information 

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.

Inclusion and Diversity 
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.

To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website

Asking for Adjustments 

Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.