Assistant Director, Housing Development
Manchester City Council
Salary £89,133 to £98,539
Manchester is a city of ambition, energy, and opportunity. With a bold Housing Strategy in place and a vision to build 32,000 new homes by 2032 — including 10,000 affordable homes — we’re searching for an outstanding leader to help us deliver the homes our residents need and deserve.
We’re looking for an Assistant Director of Housing Development to join our senior leadership team and drive transformational housing growth across Manchester. This is your opportunity to influence the future of the city, leading major developments, managing high-impact investment vehicles, and delivering inclusive, sustainable neighbourhoods that support economic growth and social equity.
THE ROLE
As Assistant Director you will lead the Housing Development service and a team of dedicated professionals. You will guide investment strategy across housing types and oversee key capital programmes and the council’s housing investment vehicles including Matrix Homes and This City.
It will be vital to drive collaboration with partners including Registered Providers, developers, health and care services, and Greater Manchester bodies. You will also lead the Strategic Housing Board and shape the policy environment at local and national levels.
This is a complex and high-profile role requiring significant leadership experience in housing development or regeneration, which could come from within a public or private sector setting.
We’re looking for a strategic thinker with excellent political awareness who will also have a deep understanding of housing policy, planning, investment, and partnership working.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links, or visit Manchester City Council’s dedicated senior recruitment website via the 'Click Here' button below. For more information please contact Tom Ripley on 07701 217 520 or tom.ripley@starfishsearch.com
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Closing Date: 13th June 2025
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- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
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