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The Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to steward exciting regeneration, housing supply, and asset management within one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs.

Reporting to the Corporate Director for Housing & Regeneration, you will spearhead key strategies and projects to drive sustainable growth, enhance housing supply, and optimize asset utilization across Tower Hamlets.

Your role will encompass: 

• Developing and delivering strategies that align with the council’s vision for housing, regeneration, and asset management. 
• Overseeing major capital programmes and partner with developers and registered social landlords to deliver significant estate regeneration.
• Deliver existing strategic priorities encompassing youth and leisure facilities to community and religious meeting places.
• Ensuring effective stewardship and development of the council’s asset portfolio to maximize value and impact. 
• Fostering strong relationships with partners and stakeholders to drive innovative solutions. 

Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is a vibrant and diverse borough – a city within a city. From the Lower Lea Valley to Canary Wharf, Spitalfields, and Poplar, it offers the best of London in one place.

As one of the UK’s most high-profile and dynamic areas, the borough is brimming with ambition, with a clear focus on delivering great placemaking and new homes for its residents.

Moreover, Tower Hamlets Housing Services is undergoing an exciting transformation:

• The insourcing of ALMO Tower Hamlets Homes in November 2023 marked a new era, with significant investment in services and passionate teams.
• A strong track record of investing in homelessness prevention and providing quality accommodation underpins our drive to deliver for our communities.
• With 22,000 council homes, including the historic Boundary Estate in Shoreditch, we are passionate about tackling overcrowding and delivering high-quality housing.

With a commitment to sustainable growth and inclusive regeneration, Tower Hamlets is at the forefront of delivering high-quality housing and innovative place-making strategies. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to shape the future of our communities.

Candidates

We are seeking an experienced regeneration, housing development, or asset management professional. Key qualities and attributes that will be required for success include:

• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead transformative programmes and deliver tangible outcomes. 
• Housing Expertise: Deep knowledge of housing policy, supply challenges, and development strategies. 
• Asset Management: Experience managing large-scale asset portfolios to optimize value and sustainability. 
• Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on partnership and community engagement. 
• Innovation and Vision: A track record of driving creative solutions to complex challenges. 
• Financial Acumen: Strong budgeting and financial management skills to oversee significant programmes and ensure value for money.
• Cultural and political Sensitivity: Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, coupled with the strong belief in the value of local democracy and community sensitivities.

We value leaders who embody our TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, and Respectful.

Next Steps

Tower Hamlets offers an environment where your expertise will shape the future of one of London’s most ambitious boroughs. You will join a team passionate about creating positive change for residents, delivering sustainable growth, and leaving a lasting legacy.

For more information, please visit:

• https://recruitment.towerhamlets.gov.uk/jobs/director-of-regeneration-housing-supply-assets

To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact:

• Bruna Varante: Bruna.Varante@penna.com / 07539 070615
• Kelly Ridley: Kelly.Ridley@penna.com / 07709 512415

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.