The Association of Directors of Housing (ADoH) is a new and growing membership body, established to represent and connect senior housing and homelessness leaders in local authorities across England. Our vision is to be the leading voice for councils focusing on key housing and homelessness issues, bridging the gap between local expertise and national policy, driving informed impactful solutions to the housing crisis.
We believe everyone has a right to a good, secure, affordable home in a place where they want to live. Harnessing our combined knowledge and experience, we work with communities, industry experts, and government partners to share best practice, learnings and skills – strengthening the delivery of council services.
Our members are experts in helping local people to access good quality, affordable homes, in addition to tackling and preventing homelessness. They lead the delivery of new build homes, bring empty properties back into use, and oversee the refurbishment of existing stock – including homes owned and managed by councils as custodians of social housing.
We’re now looking for a Director of Strategy, Impact & Operations to guide the Association through its early development. This is a unique opportunity to shape our vision, structure and influence. The role is hosted on behalf of ADoH by the London Borough of Southwark, who are one of the boroughs leading the development of the association and is funded by the UK Government.
About the role
Fixed Term 12 months | Part Time 21 hours pw | Spot salary of up to £90,000 (pro-rata)
We’re looking for a confident, experienced and inspiring leader to take on the role of Director of Strategy, Impact & Operations – our first and most senior appointment. You’ll be central to getting the Association up and running, helping us define our priorities, grow our membership and build our reputation. You’ll report directly to our Board, and work closely with housing directors across England. Your role will be varied, creative and hands on. From shaping our long-term strategy to running events, developing key policy positions and overseeing day to day operations, you’ll need to be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment turning ideas into actions.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the development of our strategic plan
Being the face and voice of ADoH
Building strong foundations in key areas- governance, finance, staffing and member services* Collaborating with councils, government departments, partners and other networks
Supporting members with the tools, connections and influence they need to make change on a local and national level
About You
This is a career defining role, combining credibility, strategic thinking, and operational skills with a genuine commitment to changing people’s lives. You’ll bring a strong understanding of housing and homelessness policy, experience working at a senior level, and the credibility to engage with local authorities, national partners and policymakers. You’ll be strategic and forward-thinking, but also comfortable rolling up your sleeves to get things done in a start up environment.
To be considered, you’ll need to evidence the following in your application:
Senior leadership experience in housing, local government, or a related policy or membership organisation
Strong understanding of the housing and homelessness landscape, and the challenges councils are facing
A track record of influencing national policy or leading high-level stakeholder engagement
Experience of setting up, leading or growing a team, organisation, or strategic initiative
Strong communication skills, including experience of representing an organisation in public or political forums
Guaranteed Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people.
To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
