Director of Housing, Manchester City Council

Director of Housing – Manchester City Council

Band SS4 £111,669 - £123,071

Neighbourhoods Directorate

Building Care in Quality, Building Care in Homes, Building Care in Manchester

Manchester is a city shaped by its neighbourhoods—diverse, ambitious communities powered by a shared belief that great places transform lives. We are now seeking a visionary Director of Housing to lead our housing delivery functions and drive forward a modern, high‑performing service rooted in community wellbeing, building safety, sustainable neighbourhoods and excellent resident experience.

As a senior leader within the Neighbourhoods Directorate, you will guide our strategic approach to Neighbourhood Housing, Repairs & Maintenance, Asset & Repairs, Building Safety & Compliance and Resident Experience & Income functions —ensuring high‑quality services and performance that meet the aspirations of our residents and support the city’s long‑term growth.

You will provide clear, compassionate leadership to the management team and wider service, championing innovative approaches to place‑based delivery and continuous improvement building on our recent C2 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing. A core aspect and your immediate focus will be to lead in delivering transformational change and improvement, in particular to the in-sourcing of the Repairs & Maintenance contract and establishing an in-house direct labour organisation.

With strong political awareness and a commitment to the values of Our Manchester, you will forge robust & trusting relationships across the Council, with partners, and at regional and national levels.

This is a role for a leader who is passionate about the power of good housing to build strong, safe, thriving communities—and who can turn strategic vision into meaningful impact on the ground.

To find out more please visit www.leadinginmanchester.co.uk

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Closing Date: Sunday 24^th May 2026

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