Great Yarmouth Borough Council is looking to recruit a dynamic and experienced housing professional to act as Deputy to the Housing Director and support the Council to deliver its Housing Strategy and Corporate Plan due to the retirement of the current post holder on 30 June 2021.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is an ambitious local authority with big plans for the future and massive opportunities ahead. With one of the most successful enterprise zones in the country, Great Yarmouth is England’s offshore energy hub and Norfolk’s biggest seaside resort at the edge of the Broads National Park.  With 5,754 Council owned homes and a further 369 leasehold homes, the Council is committed to delivering an excellent housing management service and ensuring that there are enough homes of the right size, type and tenure across the borough to support the Council’s economic growth ambition and support the wellbeing of residents.  

The Housing Transformation Manager will lead on ensuring that performance data is used to support service improvements across the Housing Service as well as delivering key projects. 

Housing delivery is key to this post, the post holder will manage the Housing Strategy and Delivery Team to build effective relationships with developers, landowners and Registered Providers to ensure the timely delivery of the homes required to meet housing need and demand.   The post will also lead the renaissance of the Council’s own new build programme – building on the current planning applications to deliver 36 new high-quality Council homes on three sites.   

The successful post holder is self-motivated, has a track record of successfully delivering projects, is able to influence and negotiate and is politically astute.

If you are looking for a diverse, exciting role which allows you to build upon your passion for housing and make a real difference whilst working for an ambitious Council which punches above its weight, the Housing Transformation Manager role is for you.  

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Turner, Housing Director on 01493 846516.

Closing date: 9am on 26^th April 2021

Interviews:     4^th May 2021 and 6^th May 2021

We offer a friendly working environment with attractive terms and conditions including generous holiday entitlement, flexible working and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You can apply online at gybc.engageats.co.uk.  Note: CVs are not accepted.

Please clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role using the job description / person specification in your supporting statement.

The Council operates an equal opportunities policy and we welcome applications from all parts of the community.