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Westminster is home to some of the most ambitious and diverse communities in the country, and we’re committed to providing safe, reliable and sustainable heat for the thousands of residents who rely on our housing heat networks every day. With more than 7,000 homes connected to these systems, including the well‑known Pimlico District Heating Undertaking (PDHU), this is a unique opportunity to shape a service that has a direct impact on people’s comfort, wellbeing and day‑to‑day experience of their homes.

We’re now looking for a Head of Housing Heat Networks to lead the strategic direction, improvement and regulatory readiness of our housing‑led heat networks. This is a role with real scope to influence the future of heat supply in Westminster. You’ll guide how we prepare for new regulations, improve technical performance, strengthen customer protection and support the decarbonisation of our networks in line with our broader sustainability ambitions. You’ll also work closely with colleagues leading the Future of PDHU programme to make sure technical, operational and strategic plans align across the council.

Alongside the strategic elements, you’ll oversee the operational management of our housing heat networks, managing a multidisciplinary team covering engineering, compliance, billing and customer service. You’ll make sure residents receive fair pricing, reliable supply and a consistently positive service, while also planning and sequencing the improvements needed to meet upcoming requirements such as the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme.

We’re looking for someone with deep experience in heat networks and energy infrastructure, but also someone who cares about the impact this work has on residents and frontline services. You’ll need to be comfortable working across complex programmes, navigating evolving legislation, and building strong relationships with residents, technical teams, partners and senior leaders. This is a highly visible leadership role, and your ability to bring people with you, communicate clearly and make sound, evidence‑based decisions will be essential.

If you’re motivated by the chance to lead a service that’s evolving quickly, and you want to play a key part in improving comfort, fairness and sustainability for thousands of Westminster residents, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

TIMELINE

Closing date: Sunday 3 May 2026

Shortlisting: w/c 18 May 2026

Final and stakeholder panel interviews: between Monday 25 May and Friday 5 June 2026

HOW TO APPLY

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

• Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
• A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

Westminster City Council is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme. If you would like to apply under the scheme, please state this clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.

'For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit our dedicated microsite https://wccrecruitment.com/'.

Company: Westminster City Council

Salary: up to £100,000

Location: City of Westminster, London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Housing

Job Role: Head of Service