Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£86,121 per annum

About the Role
Hackney is a proud, vibrant, and diverse London borough, recognised for its dynamic economy, excellent amenities, and award-winning sustainable regeneration, particularly in housing development. Hackney Council is undertaking an ambitious programme to build over 3,000 new homes in the next decade across various housing types, including specialist and emergency accommodation. Our Housing Regeneration and Delivery teams manage the entire development lifecycle, from site briefs and architect selection to design and contractor procurement. We have received prestigious awards for our housing schemes, lauded by critics for our commitment to good design and resident engagement.

We are seeking a Head of Housing Delivery to lead one of our North or South development programmes. This crucial role involves overseeing a team of 15 development management professionals, driving top-quality capital projects, and managing key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have senior leadership experience in property development, demonstrating commercial, technical, and regulatory knowledge, and a strong track record in delivering complex, high-profile housing regeneration schemes.

An agile leadership style, outcome-focused mindset, and a commitment to nurturing a high performing, innovative culture are essential. Awareness of public procurement principles is desirable. Candidates must have a strong understanding of technical and legal matters in land and property development and a proven ability to negotiate and influence partners and colleagues to deliver initiatives at pace and scale.

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please apply online via the provided link. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process and do not accept supporting statements or CVs. You will be required to complete competency-based questions as part of the application process to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

We value authenticity and encourage candidates to showcase their unique knowledge and skills in their own voice. Prior to applying for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest.

Closing date for applications: 02 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview date: Week commencing 17 November 2025

Hackney Council is committed to being a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. We look for people who are Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive, and Inclusive.

Experience
Senior leadership experience in property development with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile housing regeneration schemes. Strong commercial, technical, and regulatory knowledge is essential. Experience in managing teams and key stakeholders effectively.

Awareness of public procurement principles is desirable.

About you
An agile leader with an outcome-focused mindset and a commitment to fostering a high performing, innovative culture. Strong negotiation and influencing skills to work with partners and colleagues to deliver initiatives at pace and scale. Dedicated to serving residents and aligned with the Council’s values of being Proud, Ambitious, Pioneering, Open, Proactive, and Inclusive.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in property development, housing regeneration, or related fields are expected, alongside a strong understanding of technical and legal matters in land and property development.