ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF HOUSING SERVICES
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £111,872 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | HU1 2AA |
| Company: | Hull City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 33556 |
Summary
Assistant Director of Housing Services
Shape the Future of Housing and Property Services
We are seeking an exceptional and strategic senior leader to join a forward-thinking Housing and Communities Directorate at Hull City Council, with responsibility for leading housing services that impact thousands of homes and communities. This is a unique opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage substantial budgets, while shaping the future of housing development and growth, building safety, repairs, compliance and asset management.
About the Role
You will provide visionary and strategic leadership across housing functions including:
Drive sustained service transformation, digital innovation, change and organisational development
Compliance in housing / landlord services and initiatives, aligning with local needs, government policy, and broader regeneration / community objectives
Sustainability and improvement in homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation, and allocations/lettings -Deliver housing advice, safeguarding and tenant support services
Financial planning, budgeting, and risk management
Leading continuous improvement and complex community programmes
Engaging and involving tenants and residents in service delivery, building trust and cohesive communities
Partnering across internal teams, commercial subsidiaries, community and voluntary stakeholders, and regulators
You will be a key member of the Housing and Communities Directorate, helping to shape organisational strategy and deliver high-quality, effective, responsive, meaningful, housing services that put tenants and residents at the heart of everything.
About You
We want a leader who:
Has substantial senior-level experience in housing and landlord services within social, supported, or affordable housing sectors
Demonstrates strong people and financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-pound budgets
Can led and deliver service transformation and digital innovation across Housing, Neighbourhood and Property Services
Understands tenants, communities and regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements deeply
Has a track record of delivering sustainable housing and landlord services, at a strategic level
Is skilled in building, motivating, and inspiring high-performing teams
Communicates effectively with senior leaders, elected members, boards, tenants, community and voluntary groups and external partners
Is resilient, adaptable, and passionate about putting people first and driving positive change
Why Join Us?
Play a pivotal role in shaping housing and property services that impact thousands of homes and communities
Work within organisations that are committed to tenant wellbeing, safety, and sustainable development
Benefit from a culture that values people, invests in development, and offers real career progression
Lead innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic sector
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Nearney, Executive Director of Housing and Communities on 01482 612 598.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
Shortlisting and Interview dates to be confirmed.
Work Base: Hull, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking.
Shape the Future of Housing and Property Services
We are seeking an exceptional and strategic senior leader to join a forward-thinking Housing and Communities Directorate at Hull City Council, with responsibility for leading housing services that impact thousands of homes and communities. This is a unique opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage substantial budgets, while shaping the future of housing development and growth, building safety, repairs, compliance and asset management.
About the Role
You will provide visionary and strategic leadership across housing functions including:
Drive sustained service transformation, digital innovation, change and organisational development
Compliance in housing / landlord services and initiatives, aligning with local needs, government policy, and broader regeneration / community objectives
Sustainability and improvement in homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation, and allocations/lettings -Deliver housing advice, safeguarding and tenant support services
Financial planning, budgeting, and risk management
Leading continuous improvement and complex community programmes
Engaging and involving tenants and residents in service delivery, building trust and cohesive communities
Partnering across internal teams, commercial subsidiaries, community and voluntary stakeholders, and regulators
You will be a key member of the Housing and Communities Directorate, helping to shape organisational strategy and deliver high-quality, effective, responsive, meaningful, housing services that put tenants and residents at the heart of everything.
About You
We want a leader who:
Has substantial senior-level experience in housing and landlord services within social, supported, or affordable housing sectors
Demonstrates strong people and financial acumen and experience managing multi-million-pound budgets
Can led and deliver service transformation and digital innovation across Housing, Neighbourhood and Property Services
Understands tenants, communities and regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements deeply
Has a track record of delivering sustainable housing and landlord services, at a strategic level
Is skilled in building, motivating, and inspiring high-performing teams
Communicates effectively with senior leaders, elected members, boards, tenants, community and voluntary groups and external partners
Is resilient, adaptable, and passionate about putting people first and driving positive change
Why Join Us?
Play a pivotal role in shaping housing and property services that impact thousands of homes and communities
Work within organisations that are committed to tenant wellbeing, safety, and sustainable development
Benefit from a culture that values people, invests in development, and offers real career progression
Lead innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic sector
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Nearney, Executive Director of Housing and Communities on 01482 612 598.
Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.
Shortlisting and Interview dates to be confirmed.
Work Base: Hull, expected to work flexibly with some opportunities for homeworking.
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