Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have the leadership skills and housing expertise to ensure homelessness is rare, brief and non‑recurring? Can you demonstrate a balance of compassion, empathy and robust judgement to navigate the complexities of delivering on the resettlement agenda? If so, we want you to join our team as Strategic Lead – Supporting Communities.
This is a key role in a forward‑thinking council that punches above its weight and continues to deliver for its communities despite increasing financial pressures. We are looking for someone who can bring fresh thinking, lead through complexity and wear multiple hats – all while staying grounded in humanity. The right person will be able to innovate and drive improvement, make tough decisions when needed, and still hold on to the compassion and empathy that sit at the heart of excellent community leadership.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Melton Borough Council Communities team. This role reports directly to the Assistant Director for Customer and Communities.
As Strategic Lead, you will head up our Housing Options and Resettlement service, driving innovation and excellence in homelessness prevention, housing advice, and resettlement. You’ll lead a high-performing team, oversee the housing register and allocations system, and work collaboratively with partners to deliver sustainable housing solutions.
This is a pivotal role where you will:
• Lead and motivate the Housing Options and Homelessness team.
• Ensure statutory compliance and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Manage the housing register system and Choice Based Lettings service.
• Develop creative solutions to prevent homelessness and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.
• Champion partnership working across agencies and stakeholders.
• Take the lead on domestic abuse housing responses and resettlement programmes.
The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
You can find out more about this role and how to apply on our website`s job vacancy page Vacancies – Melton Borough Council.
Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who:
• Declare themselves to have a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010
• Are considered to be a care leaver
• Are a veteran or reservist
To find out more and to see if you may qualify, please read our guaranteed interview scheme document, please do not hesitate to contact us, with any queries you may have.
Closes*: 12 Noon, Monday 9 February 2026
*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your application as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.
Interviews: Date and times to confirmed, expected to be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 and/or Friday 20 February 2026.
