Housing Strategy Team Leader

Worcester BID; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated individual to lead a dedicated team in the Strategic Housing Department. The successful candidate will facilitate affordable housing initiatives by collaborating with various stakeholders, including private developers and internal teams. A good understanding of housing policies and a willingness to learn are essential. The role offers opportunities for professional development and community engagement. Applications are encouraged from all sections of the community.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of national and local housing issues.
• Competent to develop policies and strategies.
• Willingness to learn about tasks from enabling to strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in the Council's Strategic Housing Department.
• Work collaboratively on enabling affordable housing across the County.
• Liaise with private developers and Registered Providers.

Job description

Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to lead a small, dedicated team based in the Council's Strategic Housing Department.

The team's role covers a broad range of tasks from enabling, policy and strategy development, and data management and research. Direct experience across all areas is not essential, although a basic understanding and willingness to learn would be key.

The team works closely with the Team Manager and Head of Service, as well as internal teams such as planning and estates. You will be the Council's lead on enabling affordable housing and will work collaboratively with colleagues across the County to facilitate this on both a strategic and site‑specific level. This will include liaising with private developers and Registered Providers. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of national and local housing issues and be competent to develop policies and strategies to direct the department's operations.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We would like to help you shine during this process. If you need any assistance with applying, please contact the Recruitment team. We can assist with alternative formats for your application or offer a MS Teams interview, for example.

For further information about the role, please contact James Beale, Affordable Housing Delivery Manager,

Closing Date: 8 February 2026

Interview date: 24 February 2026