Head of Housing Enabling & Development

Description

Sutton is a borough defined by ambition, community and change.

We are proud of our strong local identity, vibrant neighbourhoods and commitment to delivering services that make a real difference. Sutton is one of London’s greenest and safest boroughs, with excellent schools, thriving businesses and a strong sense of community. It is a place where people want to live, work and invest, and where we are determined to ensure everyone has access to a safe, secure and affordable home.

Housing is central to that mission and we are now looking for four senior leaders to help us stabilise, modernise and transform. We have come through a major transition and are embedding the Sutton culture across teams who have previously worked under a different operating model. Our priorities are clear:    Secure  and safe affordable homes, reducing the use of temporary accommodation, strengthening and improving  systems and compliance and working in partnership with Sutton Housing Partnership and other stakeholders to put our residents first. If you want to lead change with purpose and pace, this is your moment.

Head of Housing Enabling and Development | £77,550 - £97,103

This is a role with real impact. You’ll lead our new homes programme and take responsibility for maximising affordable housing supply across the borough. This means shaping the delivery of Sutton’s Local Plan and driving forward opportunities for growth and regeneration that will define the future of our communities. You’ll identify and progress new sites, oversee land acquisition, and secure funding from external sources including the GLA and other partners. You’ll work closely with developers, Registered Providers and Sutton Living Ltd to deliver high-quality homes and vibrant places that reflect our ambitions for sustainability and design excellence.

With a significant capital programme under your leadership, you’ll ensure projects are feasible, affordable and meet the highest standards – while embedding robust governance and risk management. This is a chance to influence strategic direction, pioneer innovative delivery models and create a housing legacy that transforms lives.

About you

You’ll bring substantial senior experience in housing development and enabling, with a proven track record of delivering complex programmes from concept to completion. You’ll understand the challenges and opportunities of working within a political environment and be confident advising elected members and senior stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen and the ability to negotiate effectively with developers, funders and partners will be essential, alongside the creativity to unlock new funding streams and delivery vehicles.

You’ll be collaborative and inspiring, able to lead cultural change and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals. Above all, you’ll combine strategic vision with operational grip, ensuring that every project delivers value for money and positive outcomes for residents. If you have the ambition, expertise and drive to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

If you want to lead change with purpose and pace, and help us deliver homes that transform lives, we’d love to hear from you.

For further details, please contact our retained partners at GatenbySanderson:

kembi.coakelin@gatenbysanderson.com
frazer.thouard@gatenbysanderson.com

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