Director of Housing & Regeneration
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.
About the Role
We are seeking a senior leader to become our Director of Housing & Regeneration, driving forward a key agenda for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority that will shape the future of the Liverpool City Region.
As Director, you will provide strategic leadership across our Housing, Regeneration and Planning functions. You will be accountable for developing our housing pipeline, overseeing delivery of housing programmes, directing the Housing Investment Fund, and leading the Combined Authority’s housing and planning policy agenda. This includes major responsibility for the City Region’s housing retrofit ambitions and the delivery of high‑quality, affordable, accessible homes that support our goals.
Working with internal and external stakeholders, and in partnership with local authorities, Homes England, MHCLG, Registered Providers and private‑sector partners, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering transformational housing and regeneration outcomes for our 1.6 million residents.
About the person
This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated senior leader with a strong track record in housing, regeneration and the delivery of complex, high‑value programmes. You will bring significant experience leading major housing, regeneration or infrastructure initiatives within a regulated sector, along with the commercial and investment expertise required to shape robust business cases, manage multimillion‑pound budgets and grow a housing investment pipeline.
You will have extensive knowledge of the UK housing sector, including its regulatory and funding frameworks, and be adept at leading multidisciplinary teams, external advisors and strategic partners to deliver meaningful outcomes. You will also be confident in working with government departments, regulators and sector organisations, using your knowledge, skills and experience to secure support and advise senior political and organisational leaders.
You will be a strategic leader who directs a high‑performing, innovative and collaborative directorate. Above all, you will be driven by a commitment to improving the lives of the 1.6 million residents across the Liverpool City Region by embodying the CA’s organisational values of LCR First, Action Focus and Respect.
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
- 1) Significant experience in the development and delivery of complex, large infrastructure projects in a regulated industry, ideally in housing and regeneration or a related sector
- 2) Commercial/investment experience with a fund or similar financial experience
- 3) Extensive knowledge of the UK housing sector including regulatory environments and support mechanisms
If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.
Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.
About the organisation
The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.
The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.
Staff benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
- Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
- Flexible and hybrid working
- 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
- Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
- Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.
To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.
Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.