Islington Council are recruiting for an Assistant Director - New Homes Development. This pivotal role will lead on the delivery of 1500 new homes, (750 will be council homes) in Islington. The council is commited to commence construction of them by the end of 2027. Islington Council are passionate about making Islington a more equal place, whilst embodying their values: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering.Reporting to the Director of New Homes and Corporate Landlord, the Assistant Director - New Homes Development will be responsible for driving forward the delivery of the council's ambitious new homes programme, delivering residential and mixed-use development projects with homes for both rent and market sale. They will oversee a programme with both revenue and capital budgets with a combined expenditure value in the region of £100m pa.Lead on the delivery of 1500 new homes, 750 which will be council housing|Work in one of London's most thriving and popular boroughs.You will have a substantial track record as a housing development leader who has successfully delivered large and complex development projects on brown field or inner city developments. You will be a politically astute and commercially minded individual, with a track record of working in partnership with external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget.Islington is a place rich in diversity and culture. As a council, our sense of purpose couldn't be clearer: we serve. It's in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and, as one of the largest employers, we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.To do this, we're changing Islington by putting the voices and views of our community at the heart of our work. Our relentless focus on tackling inequality includes shifting the council's own culture and approach. We want the council to mirror the community in terms of diversity of culture, character and thought.To achieve our ambitions and change the future, we need a dedicated and empowered community of colleagues. No matter what job role, everyone at Islington Council is appreciated and recognised.Our many and varied careers, voices, skills and experiences are shared through the connections we make as individuals experiencing life in Islington. We have staff networks which bring us closer together regardless of age or profession, and an annual awards scheme to recognise each others strengths.We're investing more in training than ever before, enabling you to develop personally and professionally. And over half of our vacancies are filled by existing colleagues taking on new challenges and promotions. Careers span from apprenticeships through to the chief executive with over 5,000 of us creating inclusive culture which celebrates equity.We know that the creativity, innovation and leadership we'll need to tackle the challenges ahead will come from our people.Join Islington council and together we can change the future.The salary on offer for the Assistant Director Capital Delivery ranges from £82,014 to £99,369. The Council is in the position to offer top of the salary range for the right candidate.Working at Islington Council, you will have access to a generous annual leave allowance, starting at 31 days and increasing to 36 days leave per year after five years of local government service.Islington Council adopts a hybrid approach to working, in order to promote and sustain a good work-life balance. For this leadership post you would be expected to be in as and when required to complete your role. Three days a week in the office and two days home working is the adopted hybrid approach at the council. With in person meetings that take place on a Tuesday.If you would like to apply please complete and submit a cover letter, and place it on the same document as your CV. No limit on the length of your cover letter, but two to four pages is our recommended lengthTimelineClosing date: 7th April 2024First stage interview: 15th -25th April 2024Final stage panel interview: 6th-17th MayFor further details, please contact:Joe Glendon - 07467000056orMatt Masters - 07951180360
