Job Description

Number of Vacancies:

1

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Proposed Interview Date:

Monday, December 14, 2026

Hours of Work:

37

Hiring Manager:

Ben Hanson

Contact Number:

01482 616365

Job Description Summary:

This is a Full Time Permanent Position

Interviews will take place week commencing 14 December 2026

ROLE AND PURPOSE

The Strategy, Market Intervention and Growth Service is responsible for understanding, influencing and shaping the provision and quality of housing across tenure in the City. It is responsible for securing the resources to regenerate housing, developing HCC programmes to deliver growth and regeneration in both social housing and private sectors.

The Head of Service is the strategic lead for the service and as part of the Neighbourhoods and Housing senior management team ensures that the aspirations of the council to ensure that people live in appropriate and decent accommodation which meets their needs is realised.

As the leader of the Strategic Market Intervention and Growth Service the post holder will make a significant contribution to the effectiveness of the Neighbourhoods and Housing service including strategic planning. As such the post holder will need to have an understanding of a broad range of complex and interrelated issues and make effective evidence led decisions with an understanding of legislation, best practice, political and Council processes.

Intent on making a difference, the HoS will plan the future of the section, inspire the team, promote the values of the Council and service, deliver statutory duties, drive continuous improvement and look to capitalise on the innovation that new ideas, technologies and ways of working can deliver.

As a leader in their field, they work with the Assistant Director (Housing Services) to develop the strategic plans for the service, including the development of relevant policies and plans.

As a strategic leader the postholder will lead, develop and manage the Council's approach and investment plans for all aspects of housing, this will include the delivery of housing-led regeneration in priority areas across the City, championing the role of housing in wider regeneration initiatives and attracting resources to deliver the Council’s priorities.

The post holder also leads the departments relationships with strategic partners including developers, RPs, Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority and Homes England.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

NC1999.Head of Service Strategy Market Intervention and Growth.docx

Compensation Grades:

GRADES 14.

Pay Ranges:

£76,738.00 - £76,738.00

Job Classifications:

2 - Designated As Politically Sensitive - Designated As Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), Casual - (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement), No - (Statutory Post)

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:

• A competitive salary
• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
• Supportive and forward-thinking culture
• Great career development opportunities

PLEASE NOTE: you MUST complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. For example: If the closing date is Friday 16 October 2026 then your application must be submitted by 11:59pm on Thursday 15 October 2026.

Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description. Provide examples to support your application rather than use of lists.

We are committed to increasing the diversity, equality, and inclusion within our workforce to represent the people we serve and build an environment in which everyone can feel like they belong. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We adopt a ‘name blind’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

We reserve the right to amend the dates associated with this advert, which may include closing the advert early where required.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Online searches, including social media, may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to “our values” at the Council of People First, Respect, Learning, Ambition and Partnership. If these align with you then we welcome your application.