Lead Technical Architect

Hargreaves PLC
Reading, United Kingdom
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 31K

Job location

Remote
Reading, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Office
SAP Applications

Job description

The Head of Housing is responsible for leading and developing the organisation's housing provision, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality accommodation aligned with the CIC's social mission.

This role ensures that housing services are not only operationally effective but also contribute to positive outcomes for residents, particularly those with complex or supported needs.

The postholder will oversee housing strategy, compliance, property standards, and service delivery while ensuring alignment between housing provision and support services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement the organisation's housing strategy in line with its social impact objectives.

Scale and improve housing provision while maintaining quality and compliance.

Identify opportunities for growth, partnerships, and new housing models.

Provide leadership across housing and accommodation services.

Housing Operations

Oversee day-to-day housing operations across all properties.

Ensure effective allocation, void management, and tenancy sustainment.

Monitor occupancy levels, rent collection, and financial performance of housing stock.

Ensure housing services are responsive, resident-focused, and outcome-driven.

Compliance & Regulation

Ensure full compliance with housing regulations, safeguarding requirements, and local authority standards.

Oversee property compliance including:

  • Health & Safety
  • Fire safety
  • Gas, electrical, and maintenance standards

Maintain robust audit trails and documentation.

Act as the responsible lead for housing-related inspections and regulatory engagement.

Property & Asset Management

Oversee maintenance, repairs, and asset management strategies.

Ensure properties are safe, fit for purpose, and aligned with resident needs.

Work with contractors and landlords to maintain standards.

Support acquisition or onboarding of new properties.

Resident Outcomes & Safeguarding

Ensure housing environments support resident wellbeing, stability, and independence.

Work closely with support/service teams to align housing with care delivery.

Oversee safeguarding processes within housing environments.

Ensure appropriate placement matching (critical in supported housing settings).

Team Leadership

Lead, manage, and develop housing staff.

Set clear performance expectations and accountability.

Build a culture of professionalism, responsiveness, and quality.

Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain relationships with:

  • Local authorities
  • Commissioners
  • Landlords
  • Regulators
  • Community partners

Represent the organisation in housing-related forums and partnerships.

Financial Oversight

Manage housing budgets and ensure financial sustainability.

Oversee rent setting, service charges, and cost control.

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Requirements

Essential

Significant experience in housing management, ideally within supported or social housing.

Strong understanding of housing legislation, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

Experience managing multi-site housing operations.

Proven leadership and team management experience.

Strong understanding of safeguarding within housing environments.

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