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We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking leader to join Chesterfield Borough Council as our new Head of Housing Property Services - a pivotal role in shaping the quality of homes and services we provide to over 8,800 tenants and leaseholders across the borough.

As a senior leader, you will be accountable for the strategic direction, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of key housing services including:

• Responsive repairs and voids
• Capital investment programmes
• Mechanical and electrical compliance
• Health and safety across the housing stock
• Fleet services, in-house stores, and the Stonegravels depot

This high-impact role comes with responsibility for managing a revenue budget of over £10 million and a capital investment programme of around £8 million annually. You will directly manage four service managers and lead a workforce of approximately 190 full-time equivalent employees, including in-house trades teams.

What we’re looking for:

• A proven track record in delivering high-quality property services within a social housing context
• Strong understanding of the Social Housing Regulatory Framework and a commitment to meaningful tenant engagement
• Demonstrated leadership in organisational transformation and service modernisation
• A collaborative and accountable leadership style, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Why Chesterfield?

We offer the opportunity to shape services that make a real difference to people’s lives. In return, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Hybrid and flexible working options, with most duties based in-person at our Stonegravels Depot and Town Hall
• Supportive culture and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, training, and career development opportunities

What to expect:

• Initial interviews will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams on 9th June
• Final stage assessment day on 13th June, including engagement with tenants and colleagues, plus a panel interview and presentation task

If you’re ready to lead a large-scale, customer-focused housing property service with purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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: will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams on 9 June and final stage assessment day on 13 June.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.