Director: Housing Property and Investment
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- Employer:
- Bristol City Council
- Location:
- Bristol
- Salary:
- £119,124 - £139,124 (pay award pending)
- Closing date:
- 7th June 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe132390
Description
We are transforming housing in Bristol, delivering change at pace across one of the UK’s largest council owned housing portfolios, investing in our existing stock, meeting our compliance and safety obligations, building new homes and creating neighbourhoods that our residents can be proud of. We are championing the voice of residents to tackle inequality, drive innovation and implement a clear strategy that addresses the housing pressures in our city, delivering safe, warm and secure homes for everyone. Housing is a key political and corporate priority and this is an exciting time to join us, leading and shaping a critical division within our housing directorate.
Reporting to our recently appointed Executive Director of Housing, you will be a key member of our newly formed directorate leadership team, providing strategic and operational leadership across housing property services including repairs and maintenance, mechanical and electrical, compliance and building safety, planned investment and new build delivery. We are one of the largest council landlords in the country with over 27,000 homes, with a large in-house delivery team of around 1,000 colleagues working alongside externally contracted partners. You will lead the delivery of significant capital investment programmes and the revenue repairs budget, applying excellent governance frameworks to ensure regulatory compliance, achieving value for money and strong performance. We are committed to driving service improvement at pace, strengthening performance management, and embedding a resident-focused culture that builds trust through delivery.
We are looking for an ambitious and credible leader with an operational understanding of repairs and capital delivery in social housing, a strong grasp of building safety and compliance, and a track record of leading transformation through mixed delivery models. Our values promote a collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, empowering teams to make decisions and deliver services that make a difference, promoting innovation and where equity and equality are the founding principles of what drives us.
If you want to help us achieve our ambition to make a better Bristol, working with a collegiate and passionate senior leadership team, then please reach out to GatenbySanderson, Rachel Salvia (07393 013067) or Philip Emms (07590 225472). Or visit our microsite: www.opportunitybristol.com
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Philip Emms
- Telephone:
- 07590 225 472
- Contact:
- Ben Parsonage
- Telephone:
- 07530 578921
- Contact:
- Rachel Salvia
- Telephone:
- 07393 013 067