Package Description
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Starting salary: £134,086 per annum
Working Hours: This senior role is contracted at 35 hours per week, with no fixed working pattern. You’ll work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of the service.
Contract details: 9-12 months fixed term. Full time. Hybrid working, some mandatory office days required.
London Councils operates in a hybrid working environment as an agile employer, working across its Strategic Directorates.
If you have any queries or would like to informally discuss the role, please contact Chris Paddock at Chris.Paddock@londoncouncils.gov.uk
- Application deadline: 11:59pm on 12 October 2025
- Interviews: week commencing 20 October 2025
Job Introduction
London is facing one of the most complex housing challenges of our time. Rising demand, constrained supply, and the need for inclusive, sustainable communities require bold leadership and innovative thinking. We are seeking a Director to help shape the future of housing across the capital.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of London’s public sector, advising senior leaders and boroughs on transformative approaches to housing delivery, regeneration, and investment. You’ll be part of a dynamic, cross-sector environment where collaboration, creativity, and strategic insight are key to driving real change.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to:
- Shape the future of housing in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
- Work with visionary leaders and committed professionals across London.
- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team focused on impact and innovation.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive, inclusive culture.
Role Responsibility
In this role you will:
- Provide strategic advice to elected leaders and senior officers on housing policy, investment, and delivery.
- Lead the development of innovative models for housing and regeneration, including new financing and partnership approaches.
- Work across sectors to shape compelling proposals and secure funding for major projects.
- Make strategic connections across policy agendas, including housing, health, climate, economic development, and devolution.
- Support deeper devolution and strengthen and reform London’s public sector systems through collaborative leadership.
- Build lasting professional relationships that enable boroughs and partners to deliver better outcomes for Londoners.
This is a politically restricted post, under Section 2 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Read about the job activities in more detail in the Job Description and Person Specification document attached below.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a strong track record in housing, regeneration, property and planning.
- Is an innovative thinker, confident in challenging conventional approaches and exploring new ideas.
- Brings experience in cross-sector collaboration, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
- Understands how to connect policy agendas and leverage them for strategic impact.
- Can influence and advise senior stakeholders, including elected members and executive teams.
- Is passionate about driving systemic change and improving lives through better housing and place-making.
About the Company
London Councils is the collective of London local government, the 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation. They come together through London Councils to work in collaboration to deliver their shared ambitions for London and Londoners.
Through lobbying, collaboration and partnership, we ensure the voice of the London boroughs are united, and heard at a local, regional and national level.
We also run a number of services on behalf of the boroughs including the Freedom Pass, Taxicard and Health Emergency Badge (HEB) and London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS).
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Our Recruitment Approach
All applications will be processed using a blind sifting method. This means that personal identifying details will be removed to ensure fair and unbiased shortlisting of applications.
We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be made to support candidates during the recruitment process.
