Housing Transformation - Programme Manager

Job Description

Overview

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking an accomplished and visionary professional to take on the pivotal role of Housing Transformation Programme Manager within the Housing & Regeneration Directorate.

This critical leadership position is responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive transformation programme for the Housing division, ensuring alignment with Harrow’s vision, strategic aims, and the new national regulatory framework for social housing. You will lead on interpreting legislation and regulatory requirements, embedding compliance, and driving service improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

A core focus of the role is evidencing outcomes and demonstrating compliance with the expectations of the Regulator of Social Housing, the Building Safety Regulator, and the Housing Ombudsman Service. You will champion innovation, digital solutions, and best practices while working collaboratively with internal teams, residents, elected members, and external partners to deliver measurable improvements. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional programme management skills, strategic insight, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

This position is offered as a fixed-term contract or secondment for a period of 2 years.
About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or substantial relevant work experience.
• Wide-ranging knowledge of the regulatory and statutory requirements that apply to social housing providers.
• Experience in strategic reviews, continuous improvement, benchmarking, and programme management within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to manage a programme of projects on time and within budget, delivering significant organisational and service improvements.
• Experience of delivering service improvements and evidencing outcomes in a regulatory, governance, or assurance-based environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Knowledge Information Management, including data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, systems, and other business tools.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation and with a range of external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, and present complex information clearly.
• Level 4 Housing Management Qualification or willingness to undertake this.

This post will require occasional travel for business purposes.

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About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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