Interim Head of Housing Technology

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Interim Head of Housing Technology is tasked with providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Housing IT systems. This role is crucial for ensuring effective governance delivery and continuous improvement of technology across Housing and Safer Communities.

Responsibilities

Shape lead and implement the Housing Technology strategy and digital transformation roadmap.
Ensure technology solutions align with council priorities and service needs.
Identify opportunities for innovation digitalization improved user experience and cost-effectiveness.
Lead a portfolio of Housing IT projects upgrades integrations and system enhancements.
Provide senior direction on project planning risk management reporting and delivery assurance.
Oversee systems including NEC Housing DRS Propeller LMS mobile working platforms and other core Housing applications.
Act as a senior escalation point for program-related issues.

Requirements

Extensive experience leading technology digital or IT transformation programs within housing or a complex public-sector environment.
Proven track record in managing large-scale housing systems (e.g. NEC Housing Civica Advanced) and delivering system upgrades or integrations.
Strong experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and driving high performance.

Essential Qualifications

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in IT Digital Transformation Housing Systems or a related field.
Professional certifications (e.g. PRINCE2 MSP Agile ITIL).
Housing-related qualifications or experience in local government digital services.

Additional Information

Working hours: 35 hours per week
Bi-weekly payments

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To be jointly responsible to the Senior Assistant Director of Resources and the Director of Housing and Safer Communities delivering (and ensuring proper governance of) a roadmap of technology-centric change and management of the Housing IT team.

Required Education:

6-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThe Interim Head of Housing Technology is tasked with providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Housing IT systems. This role is crucial for ensuring effective governance delivery and continuous improvement of technology across Hou...