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Head of Housing and Regeneration
| Posting date: | 27 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £81,069 to £85,884 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | North East Mayoral Combined Authority |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Lead, Innovate, Transform Communities
The North East is undergoing a period of significant regeneration and housing growth, and we are seeking a dynamic, strategic leader to drive this transformation. As Head of Housing and Regeneration, you will shape and deliver ambitious plans to create thriving, sustainable communities, attract investment, and tackle housing challenges head-on.
Reporting directly to the Director, you will lead on housing strategy, regeneration projects, and place-making initiatives, working with government, developers, and stakeholders to unlock opportunities and drive long-term prosperity.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and implement a bold housing and regeneration strategy that meets the needs of the region.
Drive major regeneration projects, ensuring high-quality, sustainable development.
Work closely with developers, housing providers, and government agencies to unlock funding and investment.
Lead on affordable housing, infrastructure, and place-making initiatives to create vibrant communities.
Oversee policy development, data analysis, and strategic planning to ensure evidence-based decision-making.
Champion the North East’s housing and regeneration agenda at regional, national, and international levels.
What We’re Looking For:
A proven leader with experience in housing, regeneration or economic development
A strategic thinker who can shape policies and drive real economic change.
An inspiring leader with the ability to motivate teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
A deep understanding of housing policy, planning regulations and regeneration funding mechanisms.
A passion for creating sustainable, inclusive communities that support economic growth and social wellbeing.
The North East is undergoing a period of significant regeneration and housing growth, and we are seeking a dynamic, strategic leader to drive this transformation. As Head of Housing and Regeneration, you will shape and deliver ambitious plans to create thriving, sustainable communities, attract investment, and tackle housing challenges head-on.
Reporting directly to the Director, you will lead on housing strategy, regeneration projects, and place-making initiatives, working with government, developers, and stakeholders to unlock opportunities and drive long-term prosperity.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and implement a bold housing and regeneration strategy that meets the needs of the region.
Drive major regeneration projects, ensuring high-quality, sustainable development.
Work closely with developers, housing providers, and government agencies to unlock funding and investment.
Lead on affordable housing, infrastructure, and place-making initiatives to create vibrant communities.
Oversee policy development, data analysis, and strategic planning to ensure evidence-based decision-making.
Champion the North East’s housing and regeneration agenda at regional, national, and international levels.
What We’re Looking For:
A proven leader with experience in housing, regeneration or economic development
A strategic thinker who can shape policies and drive real economic change.
An inspiring leader with the ability to motivate teams and build strong stakeholder relationships.
A deep understanding of housing policy, planning regulations and regeneration funding mechanisms.
A passion for creating sustainable, inclusive communities that support economic growth and social wellbeing.
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