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Head of Housing Management

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Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time

£55,736 to £58,691 per year

37 hours


Reference: CBC25030
Salary details: £55,736 to £58,691 per year 
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Housing

Chesterfield Borough Council is looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to take on the role of Head of Housing Management—a pivotal post with responsibility for delivering outstanding housing services to over 8,800 council tenants.

This is a key leadership role within our Housing Directorate, with a wide-ranging portfolio that includes:

  • tenancy management and neighbourhood services
  • tenancy sustainment and housing support
  • estate management and enforcement
  • tackling anti-social behaviour and promoting safe, thriving communities

You’ll lead a dedicated team of around 60 FTE through five direct reports, manage a £4 million revenue budget, and ensure services are responsive, inclusive, and aligned with our wider strategic goals.

What we’re looking for:

  • a proven track record in housing management leadership within a social housing or local authority setting
  • strong knowledge of the Regulatory Framework for Social Housing, with a passion for tenant voice and engagement
  • demonstrable expertise in service transformation, team leadership, and performance improvement

Why Chesterfield?

We offer a competitive salary, local government pension, generous annual leave, and flexible working to help you achieve a positive work-life balance. While this role is primarily based at our Stonegravels Depot, we support hybrid working, with some meetings held virtually. Due to the operational nature of the post, regular presence on-site and across our neighbourhoods is expected.

You’ll also benefit from a positive, collaborative culture, with the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of local residents and shape the future of housing services in Chesterfield.

Recruitment timeline:

  • apply by: 1 June 2025
  • initial interviews: Tuesday 18 June (via Microsoft Teams)
  • final stage: recruitment day on Monday 23 June, including tenant and peer engagement and a presentation-based final interview

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Ready to lead meaningful change in a forward-thinking council? We’d love to hear from you.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Closing date: 1 June 2025

Provisional interview date:  Tuesday 18 June 2025 (via Microsoft Teams) / final stage: recruitment day on Monday 23 June 2025, including tenant and peer engagement and a presentation-based final interview


Closing date: Sun 01/06/2025 at 23:55
Job reference: CBC25030
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