Assistant Director of Strategy - London, United Kingdom - Homes England

Homes England

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London, United Kingdom

5 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Assistant Director of Strategy:

Closing Date: 12 September 2023

A bit about the role
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Homes England's Strategy, Research, Analysis and Sponsorship (SRAS) Unit sits at the heart of the Agency.

It's colleagues play a central role in setting the strategic direction of the agency; advising senior leaders - including Board and ELT; developing new cross-agency delivery strategies; supporting the delivery of specific housing and regeneration schemes; undertaking critical research, economic analysis and evaluation of our programmes; and ensuring the Agency has strong relationships with the HMG, Parliament and the market.

The Assistant Director of Strategy role is a varied one and we're looking for someone to provide high quality leadership and management support to the Strategy Team and wider Strategy, Research, Analysis and Sponsorship Unit ensuring delivery of agreed objectives, the maintenance of a high quality working culture, and ongoing talent management.

You'll be working closely with the Chief Economist and Head of Market Engagement to identify, research and propose Agency responses to new or emerging issues and trends in the Built Environment as well as leading the co-ordination of Homes England's preparations for all Fiscal Events - including forthcoming preparations for a new Government.

A bit about you
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You will have experience delivering high quality outputs in ambiguous environments and political situations, providing direction and clarity for team members.

The role requires excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong and effective external relationships with key external stakeholders and partners - engaging and influencing at senior levels.

Who are we?:

Homes England

The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people's lives.

As the government's housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations.

We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future.

And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.

Together with our partners, we're accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer
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We understand how important life is outside of work so, as well as competitive salary, strong defined benefit pension and 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, we are totally committed to flexible working.

We'll support you, wherever possible, so that you don't miss out on what truly matters to you.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names.

Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future.

If you are a member of a professional body, we'll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you'll be good to go.

Homes England are a geographically diverse community.

We were all working from home?during the pandemic and have since moved to a hybrid model, moving back into our office environments and utilising our space and time together in the most conducive way.

Internal applicants:

please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay controls and pay policy.

You can find these on the recruitment pages of the intranet.