Service Director – Strategic Housing Delivery and Partnerships

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Service Director for Strategic Housing Delivery and Partnerships to join our team within the Housing Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, Permanent contract.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of housing delivery in Wokingham. As Service Director for Strategic Housing Delivery and Partnerships, you will lead major regeneration, development and investment programmes that create more affordable, specialist and supported homes. Working with residents, elected Members and a wide range of delivery partners, you will turn identified housing need into viable programmes, stronger communities and lasting outcomes for the borough.

We are looking for an accomplished and values-led housing leader who combines professional credibility with sound commercial judgement, strong political awareness and a clear commitment to resident outcomes. You will bring the confidence to challenge, the ability to lead through change and the ambition to build a capable, accountable and resilient housing service.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Complete technical designs to relevant UK standards (DMRB, Manual for streets, MCHW, among others) as well as producing high standard professional written technical reports
• Project Manage schemes to meet its strategic priorities and support the company’s approach.
• Pre-empt problems and resolve quickly to protect projects.
• Work with all parties in a collaborative manner and make decisions to ensure projects and tasks are on time and budget
• To administer and manage the project process and service project meetings.
• To agree and produce clear, concise project plans and delivery timescales
• Liaising and maintaining a good relationship with internal and external clients answering queries and responding to technical issues, provide support, and ensure that we deliver successful outcomes, which add improvement to services, customer outcomes, and savings.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (as a minimum) in a relevant engineering subject
• Experience in efficiently using AutoCAD Civils 2D (essential) & 3D (desirable) software to produce Highway plans.
• Sound working knowledge of relevant national and international highway related standards (e.g. DMRB, SHW, Traffic Signs Manual, Manual for Streets), contracts (e.g. ICE, NEC, and FIDIC), methodologies and procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a management role delivering projects from concept design through to construction.
• Results orientated with a strong drive to deliver success, a proven ability to manage small – medium budgets, projects and programmes of work to agreed targets and priorities. Able to make timely, rational decisions with the information available and understands when to seek guidance and support.
• Demonstrates high standards, seeks to exceed client expectations and create a collaborative and supportive environment.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Click the link below and Apply Today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Sally Halliwell, Head of HR and OD via Sally.Halliwell@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Wednesday 7th October 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: TBC

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.