Housing Enabling Manager

Housing Enabling Manager
£500 per day
Inside IR35
6 Months
London Local Authority
2 days on-site

Shortlisting this week with Teams interviews scheduled for 13th February.

This is a high-level, outward-facing role focused on accelerating the supply of affordable housing. You will act as a key driver for the Council’s HRA portfolio, shaping the borough-wide housing pipeline and removing barriers to delivery.

About the Housing Enabling Manager role:

• Enabling Function: Lead the Council’s efforts to support affordable and specialist housing delivery.
• Forum Management: Facilitate strong partnerships via Registered Provider (RP) and Developer Forums and manage the Affordable Housing Framework.
• Development Appraisal: Assess proposals, negotiate housing outputs, and ensure “best value” outcomes for the Council.
• Expert Advice: Provide guidance on tenure mix, funding routes, delivery models, and strategic housing policy.
• Program Oversight: Manage performance reporting, risk mitigation, and long-term programme forecasting.
• Governance & Support: Lead the multi-disciplinary Regeneration and Development teams, providing a clear structure to support the borough’s work programme.

Your previous experience as a Housing Enabling Manager:

• Strategic Housing Expertise: Proven track record in housing regeneration, enabling, or strategic development within a Local Authority or Social Housing setting.
• Delivery Focused: Demonstrated ability to influence the delivery of new-build affordable homes and manage complex pipelines.
• Partnership Skills: Experience working with public and private sector partners to achieve regeneration, placemaking, and social value goals.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of funding models, viability assessments, and planning frameworks.

If you’re interested in this Housing Enabling Manager opportunity, or know someone suitable, please send a CV to Sarah – s.williams@baltimoreconsultingltd.com

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in contact!)

Equality & Diversity: Our clients are committed to a diverse workforce. Recruitment decisions are based on skills and experience, and reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the hiring process.
 

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