INTERVIEWS W/C 22/09/2025

There couldn’t be a better time to work in Affordable Housing at Homes England following the biggest settlement announced as part of recent Spending Review of a 10 year £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme. You will be part of the team working closely with government and partners across the sector to launch the new programme as well as deliver against existing commitments. We are looking for individuals excited and motivated by the opportunity to shape future delivery and ways of working, as Homes England moves to a more regional and place-based operating model.
We are looking for an exceptional leader to hit the ground running leading new business development and working regionally to leverage in affordable homes funding to increase deliver of quality sustainable homes, tackle affordability and make a real difference in the lives of people and communities.
The Affordable Housing Growth team is looking for a highly motivated individual to lead on new business development, building the pipeline to meet local priorities, progress growth opportunities and strategic interventions, and investment planning for the future Social and Affordable Homes Programme. Focused on a broad geography across the North of England this will include close working with the devolved authorities, major cities as well as rural areas. You will work collaboratively as part of a wider Homes England team improving places across the North and delivering the homes that are needed. You will also be part of a national team that is challenged with increasing the delivery of affordable homes.
You will need to build highly effective relationships with a diverse range of partners included the Mayoral Combined Authorities and new entrants from across the housing sector, have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the delivery models for affordable housing, including innovative approaches to funding to meet local priorities. With excellent strategic and leadership skills you will translate strategy into targeted delivery that responses to the needs of places.
You will lead a highly motivated team focused on supporting the sector to increase delivery, maximising opportunities for investment and meet local ambitions. As part of the wider leadership team within Affordable Housing you will also be required to work flexibly taking leadership of key thematic areas of work or new initiatives through a matrix management approach.

CONTACT FOR THE ROLE:

Dilys Jones- Assistant Director - Affordable Housing Growt