Regional Delivery Director

Job summary

We have 5 regions and we are looking for 2 Regional Delivery Directors for the South and London/East regions. Please stipulate in your application which one/s you are applying for.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join at a very exciting time. Homes England is the Government’s housing and regeneration agency. We are entering an exciting new phase, working through a regional and national operating model that will deliver homes, unlock regeneration and create places that thrive. To support this, the agency is adapting its operating model, we have established 5 regions alongside the continuation of national activity. These 2 roles are critical to driving delivery across each region, leading teams in a time of change and ensuring we respond to partners and Government ambition for place making.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of housing delivery and place making in England.

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and delivery-focused Director to lead a high-impact regional portfolio, driving housing and regeneration outcomes at significant scale and pace. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for managing complex programmes, leading multi-disciplinary teams, building high-performing, highly engaged teams, and deputising for the Executive Regional Director as required. You will work in partnership to deliver against the regional business plan and partner ambitions.

You will play a pivotal role in accelerating delivery, unlocking opportunities, and ensuring Homes England’s interventions deliver maximum impact.

As a culture carrier within the Agency, the Regional Delivery Directors will operate to the highest standards of behaviour and governance, embedding a culture of professional excellence across Homes England. Highly visible within the region, the postholder will ensure ambitious targets and milestones are achieved both locally and nationally, working as part of a new Delivery Leadership Team at Homes England.

Person specification

You will need to bring

Senior leadership experience in regeneration, growth, housing, or related sectors across public/private environments

A proven track record of leading teams and delivering outcomes in complex sensitive settings

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and translate strategy into clear, actionable plans and communication

Experience building partnerships and place-based strategies for regeneration and growth

Understanding of technical, legal, design, and sustainability standards in housing/land development

Confidence in representing the Agency at the highest level with external partners

For further detail please see the attached Job description which includes full details of the role.

Benefits

Homes England is an executive non-departmental public body with its own terms and conditions, benefits and pension scheme. We are a government agency working in partnership with the private sector and want to employ and retain great people. In return we offer a range of excellent benefits, some of the key benefits include:

Holiday - Homes England offers all staff 33 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.

Working Flexibly - At Homes England we have a strong culture of flexible working and encourage all employees to have a healthy work/life balance. We offer a wide range of potential working patterns, including part time, job share and compressed hours.

Health and Wellbeing - We offer health screening with Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics, a free Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as well as access to Occupational Health.

Professional Development - At Homes England we are committed to your continued professional and personal development with learning as one of our core values. We pay for one job-related professional membership subscription per year for our employees.

We also offer an excellent range of family friendly benefits, for example, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

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Selection process details

How to apply?

To apply please follow the links to our careers page.

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Selection process details

For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.

Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England.

Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.

Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and