Strategic Lead - Supporting Communities( Housing Options, Homelessness and Resettlement Services)
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,181 to £50,269 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pay award pending, flexible working, pension, additional holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, free staff car park, family friendly policies, free eye test. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | LE13 1GH |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Melton Borough Council. |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 19012026 |
Summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have the leadership skills and housing expertise to ensure homelessness is rare, brief and non‑recurring? Can you demonstrate a balance of compassion, empathy and robust judgement to navigate the complexities of delivering on the resettlement agenda? If so, we want you to join our team as Strategic Lead - Supporting Communities.
This is a key role in a forward‑thinking council that punches above its weight and continues to deliver for its communities despite increasing financial pressures. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking, lead through complexity and wear multiple hats - all while staying grounded in humanity. The right person will be able to innovate and drive improvement, make tough decisions when needed, and still hold on to the compassion and empathy that sit at the heart of excellent community leadership.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply on our website`s job https://www.melton.gov.uk/vacancies/ . This is also where you can find out about our guarantee interview scheme for anyone who is a reservist, veteran, or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role.
The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
Closes*: 12 Noon, Monday 9 February 2026
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interviews: Date and times to confirmed, expected to be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 and/or Friday 20 February 2026.
This is a key role in a forward‑thinking council that punches above its weight and continues to deliver for its communities despite increasing financial pressures. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking, lead through complexity and wear multiple hats - all while staying grounded in humanity. The right person will be able to innovate and drive improvement, make tough decisions when needed, and still hold on to the compassion and empathy that sit at the heart of excellent community leadership.
You can find out more about this role and how to apply on our website`s job https://www.melton.gov.uk/vacancies/ . This is also where you can find out about our guarantee interview scheme for anyone who is a reservist, veteran, or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role.
The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
Closes*: 12 Noon, Monday 9 February 2026
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interviews: Date and times to confirmed, expected to be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 and/or Friday 20 February 2026.
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