Hackney is a diverse and vibrant borough brimming with creativity and excitement. Rich with culture and a thirst for progress, there is no doubt that Hackney’s communities and residents are the beating heart of the borough. Hackney continues to evolve and has experienced a great deal of change over the past 20 years. It is no secret that with increased pressures on local authorities Hackney’s need to adapt will continue. Through the challenges we face, we want to ensure that as a Council we make the most of our collective talents and remain focused on our ambition for the borough and our residents together.
Underpinning our commitment to deliver the best outcomes for our residents, we are determined to make Hackney fairer, safer and greener. We are delivering services in new and innovative ways, collaborating with residents and key stakeholders, always putting them first and shaping our plans and activities through effective engagement.
To achieve this, we need pioneering leaders who support our ambition for a better Hackney. Two of the Mayor of Hackney’s overarching delivery priorities are housing and homelessness and addressing poverty and inequalities. To that end, we are seeking to appoint two exceptional individuals to contribute to the delivery of these priorities.
Director Economy, Regeneration and Housing Development
The Director of Economy Regeneration and Housing Development will be responsible for establishing innovative public-private partnerships to accelerate economic growth, the provision of housing to meet the varying needs of the residents of the borough and leveraging the Council’s role, assets and powers to improve employment and other social outcomes for residents. Building on the Council’s strong track record of delivering award winning housing and culture projects, community focused regeneration and a high performing skills function, this role is ideal for someone who is motivated to make a difference.
Director of Housing Strategy and Homelessness
In Hackney we are proud of our track record in first-class service delivery, and you will lead the services that matter most to all our residents; our in-house waste and street cleaning teams, our beautiful parks and green spaces, community safety, street scene, markets – all those things that make Hackney the best place to live in London.
This is truly a unique, strategic role leading services that touch every Hackney resident. This position is a chief officer post in the Council and will work as part of the senior leadership team to deliver the Mayor’s priorities and Council’s corporate objectives. We are looking for an ambitious leader with the right skills and experience to lead a high-performing directorate, but one who is also open, inclusive, pioneering and proactive.
If you are interested in the role, please contact our search partners Ben Parsonage 07530 578921 at GatenbySanderson
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