Head of Housing Delivery

Salary range: Grade CSR B: £94,918 - £100,805p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon

Delivering New Homes. Regenerating Communities.

Croydon is one of London's largest boroughs and we have ambitious plans to deliver new homes, regenerate communities and create places where residents can thrive. We are seeking an experienced Head of Housing Delivery to lead the successful delivery of Croydon's housing development and regeneration programme. You will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex housing and regeneration projects from inception through to completion.

This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. You will oversee all aspects of project delivery, including programme management, governance, procurement, risk management, contract management and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with residents, elected members, contractors, consultants, development partners and funding bodies, you will drive delivery across a diverse portfolio of schemes and ensure projects achieve high standards of quality, sustainability and resident outcomes.

You will provide strategic oversight of programme performance, financial management and risk, ensuring robust governance and effective decision making throughout the project lifecycle. As a member of the senior management team, you will contribute to wider Housing Directorate priorities and play a key role in delivering Croydon's long term housing and regeneration ambitions.

We're looking for someone who has:

Significant experience leading housing development, regeneration or major project delivery programmes
A strong track record of delivering complex residential or regeneration schemes from inception through to completion
Experience managing large scale budgets, contracts, risk and programme performance
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project delivery and governance
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing consultants, contractors and development partners
Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills
Experience operating successfully within a complex and politically sensitive environment
A passion for delivering high-quality homes, successful regeneration and positive outcomes for residents

Why Croydon

This is an opportunity to lead some of the borough's most significant housing and regeneration projects and play a key role in shaping Croydon's future. Our benefits include:

Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
Work Life Balance: Options for flexible and agile working options in line with service demand
Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change.

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Application Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026

Assessment Centres: Week Commencing: Monday 14 September 2026.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.