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Your name Your email address Their name Their email address Your message Sender and recipient information you provide will only be used to send an email message on your behalf. No sender or recipient information is stored after the message is sent. Please check this box to agree to our privacy policy Send Back to search Save for later Head of Housing Property Services Waverley Borough Council Reference: HCE/26/348119 Surrey - with hybrid working, Surrey £80,749 - £87,180 Flexible Hours, Full Time Contract Posted on 23/10/2026 Head of Housing Property Services – Housing Services Waverley Borough Council (The Burys, Godalming) & Guildford Borough Council (Millmead House, Guildford) Hybrid Joint Pay Grade: £80,749 - £87,180 - Fixed Term Contract Until 31st March 2029 Strategic leadership with a community focus Waverley Borough Council is looking for a forward-thinking leader to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our borough and lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality public services. About the Role This is an exciting and unique opportunity to join the newly established Housing Leadership Team and help shape the future of housing services across Guildford and Waverley Councils. We have established five Head of Service roles to strengthen collaboration, improve resident outcomes and provide specialist operational leadership during a period of significant change. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to influence strategic direction, lead significant service transformation and make a lasting difference to the lives of tenants, leaseholders and communities across both authorities. The Head of Housing Property Services is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of housing repairs and maintenance services across Guildford and Waverley Councils. The role provides operational leadership for responsive repairs, voids, damp and mould remediation, aids and adaptations and wider property services, ensuring residents receive responsive, high-quality services and live in safe, well-maintained homes. Key responsibilities include: Leading housing repairs, maintenance and property services across both councils. Managing significant budgets, contracts and Housing Revenue Account-funded services. Driving resident satisfaction, service improvement and value for money. Leading up to six managers and approximately 90 staff. Working collaboratively with residents, contractors and partner organisations. Supporting long-term service planning and housing investment priorities. About You You will be able to demonstrate: Extensive experience leading housing repairs, maintenance, property services or similar operational services at a senior level. Experience managing significant budgets, contracts and commissioning arrangements. Knowledge of responsive repairs, voids, damp and mould, Awaab's Law and relevant housing regulatory requirements. Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A track record of delivering service improvement and organisational change. What We Offer In return for your valued leadership and skills, we offer a competitive benefits package which includes: - Hybrid and agile working policies - Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships - Generous annual leave and flexi time - An employee assistance programme - Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting: Jobs | Waverley Borough Council Ready to join us? For more information or to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Annalisa Howson. annalisa.howson@waverley.gov.uk The closing date for application is 9am on the 9th November 2026 and we anticipate interviews being held week commencing 16th November 2026. Equality and Inclusion Statement The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time. Right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

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