Housing Strategy and Policy Lead

We''re recruiting a highly skilled and forward-thinking Housing Strategy and Policy Lead. This senior role is pivotal in driving evidence-led housing strategy, shaping corporate policy, and delivering transformation programmes that directly improve outcomes for residents. Acting as a principal policy adviser to senior leadership, you will help set the direction of housing services while embedding resident voice and ensuring compliance with the latest legislation, including the Social Housing Act. You''ll be joining at a crucial time, with the opportunity to influence change at scale, lead multi-disciplinary projects, and position Housing Strategy and Policy as a centre of excellence within the organisation. The Role Lead the development of evidence-based housing strategies and policies that align with organisational vision, deliver value for money, and improve resident outcomes. Provide expert policy advice to senior officers and elected members, shaping strategic decisions on service delivery and use of resources. Manage and oversee the delivery of major change and improvement programmes, ensuring compliance with new housing regulation and consumer standards. Champion resident engagement, ensuring feedback and recommendations are embedded into policy development and service delivery. Lead multi-disciplinary reviews and deliver innovative policy projects, particularly around transformation, resident engagement, and compliance. Matrix manage and develop Strategy and ..... full job details .....