Head of Housing Property Services

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We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking leader to join Chesterfield Borough Council as our new Head of Housing Property Services – a pivotal role in shaping the quality of homes and services we provide to over 8,800 tenants and leaseholders across the borough. 

As a senior leader, you will be accountable for the strategic direction, operational delivery, and continuous improvement of key housing services including: 

• responsive repairs and voids
• capital investment programmes
• mechanical and electrical compliance
• health and safety across the housing stock
• fleet services, in-house stores, and the Stonegravels depot 

This high-impact role comes with responsibility for managing a revenue

budget of over £10 million and a capital investment programme of around £8 million annually. 

You will directly manage four service managers and lead a workforce of approximately 190 full-time equivalent employees, including in-house trades teams. 

What we’re looking for: 

• a proven track record in delivering high-quality property services within a social housing context
• strong understanding of the Social Housing Regulatory Framework and a commitment to meaningful tenant engagement
• demonstrated leadership in organisational transformation and service modernisation
• a collaborative and accountable leadership style, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 

Why Chesterfield? 

We offer the opportunity to shape services that make a real difference to people’s lives. In return, you’ll benefit from: 

• a competitive salary and generous local government pension scheme
• generous annual leave entitlement
• hybrid and flexible working options, with most duties based in-person at our Stonegravels Depot and Town Hall
• supportive culture and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, training, and career development opportunities 

What to expect: 

initial interviews will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams on 9 June 2025

final stage assessment day on 13 June 2025, including engagement with tenants and colleagues, plus a panel interview and presentation task

If you’re ready to lead a large-scale, customer-focused housing property service with purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture. 

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.

Closing date: 1 June 2025

Provisional interview date: will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams on 9 June 2025 and final stage assessment day on 13 June 2025. 

Link to advert: 

https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/head-of-housing-property-services/ 

Link to job description: 

https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/t4qlwzjh/cbc25029-head-of-housing-property-services-jd-and-ps.pdf

Provisional Interview Dates: 9 June 2025