- Provide senior leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Develop a customer insight framework to shape services and drive the Customer Service Centre as a one-stop-shop for housing inquiries.
- Lead on performance management, service plans, and budget oversight to meet corporate objectives.
- Serve as the senior point of contact for councillors, internal stakeholders, and residents, ensuring timely resolution of complaints and enquiries.
- Deputise for the Assistant Director of Housing Repairs and align services with LBHF’s climate and ecological emergency declaration.
- Proven track record in senior leadership roles within customer services, ideally in local government/housing.
- Expertise in customer insight strategies, performance frameworks, and contact centre consolidation.
- Strong knowledge of housing services (e.g., repairs, housing management, leasehold services).
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable plans and communicate vision across all levels.
- Desirable: Management/leadership qualifications or housing-related certifications.
- Are a strategic thinker with exceptional coaching skills and a passion for resident-focused outcomes.
- Excel in fast-paced environments, balancing innovation with cost-effective solutions.
- Understand legislation impacting housing services and local government operations.
- Impactful Work: Shape services that directly improve residents’ lives in a dynamic London borough.
- Hybrid Flexibility:Â 3 days/week in Hammersmith office (4 days initially for onboarding).
- Innovative Environment:Â Lead the consolidation of customer services into a modern, multi-skilled hub.