About the role

We’re looking for a strategic and collaborative leader to drive forward housing growth across Kirklees.

As Head of Housing Growth , you will lead the Council’s housing growth agenda, helping to deliver the right homes in the right places to meet the needs of our residents. This includes market and affordable housing, specialist accommodation, Extra Care housing and temporary accommodation solutions.

This is a senior leadership role where you will shape investment opportunities, unlock sites, and work in partnership with key regional and national organisations to accelerate delivery.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead the Council’s strategic approach to housing growth, aligned to the Local Plan and wider council priorities
• Identify and bring forward housing opportunities, including strategic, brownfield and town centre sites
• Oversee the development and delivery of hou...