Head of Growth

Head of Growth

A bit about the role...

Closing date: 25/08/2025

Interviews w/c 22/09/2025

There couldn’t be a better time to work in Affordable Housing at Homes England following the biggest settlement announced as part of recent Spending Review of a 10 year £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme. You will be part of the team working closely with government and partners across the sector to launch the new programme as well as deliver against existing commitments. We are looking for individuals excited and motivated by the opportunity to shape future delivery and ways of working, as Homes England moves to a more regional and place-based operating model.    

We are looking for an exceptional leader to hit the ground running leading new business development and working regionally to leverage in affordable homes funding to increase deliver of quality sustainable  homes, tackle  affordability and make a real difference in the lives of people and communities.  

The Affordable Housing Growth team is looking for a highly motivated individual to lead on new business development, building the pipeline to meet local priorities, progress growth opportunities and strategic interventions, and investment planning for the future Social and Affordable Homes Programme. Focused on a broad geography across the North of England this will include close working with the devolved authorities, major cities as well as rural areas. You will work collaboratively as part of a wider Homes England team improving places across the North  and delivering the homes that are needed. You will also be part of a national team that is challenged with increasing the delivery of affordable homes.  

You will need to build highly effective relationships with a diverse range of partners included the Mayoral Combined Authorities and new entrants from across the housing sector, have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the delivery models for affordable housing, including innovative approaches to funding to meet local priorities.  With excellent strategic and leadership skills you will translate strategy into targeted delivery that responses to the needs of places. 

You will lead a highly motivated team focused on supporting the sector to increase delivery, maximising opportunities for investment and meet local ambitions. As part of the wider leadership team within Affordable Housing you will also be required to work flexibly taking leadership of key thematic areas of work or new initiatives through a matrix management approach.

A bit about you…

You should excel at leadership, partnership working and collaboration, be an excellent communicator, and have an extensive network of industry leads across the sector with an understanding of funding models and delivery of affordable housing. It is essential that you can work collaboratively and develop effective relationships both internally and externally, work within a political environment and  adapt your style to maximise contributions from a diverse range of partners. 

You will need to demonstrate extensive knowledge of the affordable housing sector, understanding of development and viability appraisals as well as regional and local housing markets. 

Although we offer flexible working, this role will be based in Liverpool, Manchester or Leeds  and you must be prepared to travel as the team is located across these offices, and you be working with partners and places across the North. 

Who are we? 

Homes England : The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well-designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

How? We form long-term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation of sustainable homes, communities and places that are brilliantly designed for the people that live there now, and in the future. And we use our funding and support to build a more resilient, diverse and innovative housing sector, helping new entrants in the market, encouraging modern methods of construction and design, and promoting the utmost attention to building safety.

Together with our partners, we’re accelerating the pace of house building, remediation and regeneration across the country, as we seek to deliver ever more affordable homes in places people are proud to call home for generations to come.

What we offer... 

As well as a competitive salary and 33 days annual leave, we are committed to 50/50 hybrid working. We’ll support you, wherever possible, so that you don’t miss out on what matters to you. 

Internal applicants: please note that if you are successful, the salary you are offered will be in accordance with our pay controls and pay policy. You can find these on the recruitment pages of the intranet.

If you ever need a bit of extra help, we have a great employee assistance programme, financial wellbeing support and access to many great discounts with leading high street names. 

Our range of network groups are also there to support you to be yourself at work and play a key role in helping shape our future. 

If you are a member of a professional body, we’ll pay for your membership and once you get your digital kit, you’ll be good to go. 

Homes England are a geographically diverse community. We work to a 50/50 office/ home based model. Moving back into our office environments has enabled us to utilise our space and time together in the most collaborative way. 

We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. 

We also encourage you to apply using the full application option as opposed to quick apply, this is especially important if you would like to indicate to us that you would like to be considered under the disability confident scheme. 

If your application is shortlisted to interview we will require you to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at this stage.

Contact for the role:

Dilys Jones-  Assistant Director - Affordable Housing Growth