East Midlands Combined County Authority
Housing Strategy and Performance Manager

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Housing Strategy and Performance Manager
Salary: £48,738 – £54,143
Grade: F17 | Directorate: Housing and Regeneration
Reports to: Director – Housing and Regeneration
This role may also be considered as a secondment opportunity, subject to agreement from your current employer.
About the Role
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Strategy and Performance Manager to lead its housing strategy and performance function.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping housing priorities across the East Midlands, translating national, regional and local housing policy into clear strategies, delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
You will provide high-quality advice, insight and assurance to senior officers, elected members and partners, while working collaboratively with local authorities, Homes England, Government departments and other housing and regeneration stakeholders.
The role also offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional looking to develop their leadership skills and move into their first formal management role, with responsibility for one direct report.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of EMCCA’s housing strategy work programme, ensuring alignment with corporate, growth, devolution and regeneration priorities.
- Develop and maintain housing performance frameworks, dashboards and evidence bases, using data and insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
- Prepare clear, evidence-led reports, briefings and recommendations for senior officers, elected members, committees and partnership boards.
- Support and coordinate the EMCCA Housing and Land Committee, including preparing papers, evidence and policy advice and facilitating task and finish groups where required.
- Develop delivery plans, milestones and action trackers, monitoring progress and escalating risks and dependencies.
- Build effective relationships with local authorities, Homes England, Government, registered providers, developers and other partners to support shared housing priorities.
- Manage defined budgets, contracts and external specialist support within delegated authority.
- Lead, support and develop a small team, creating a positive and accountable working environment.
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About You
You will have significant experience in housing strategy, policy, performance or delivery planning, with a strong understanding of housing policy, development and public sector governance.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience developing or delivering housing strategy and policy.
- Strong performance management and analytical skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear insight and recommendations.
- Experience preparing reports and briefings for senior audiences and committees.
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver agreed outcomes within established governance and resources.
- Strong partnership, influencing and communication skills.
- Experience of managing or coordinating workstreams, resources or external support.
- The ability and ambition to lead and develop others, including readiness to move into a first management role.
- Experience of working with local authorities, Homes England, Government departments, combined authorities or regional housing partnerships would be desirable, as would knowledge of affordable housing, regeneration, brownfield land, infrastructure or place-based investment.
- A degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline, together with evidence of continuing professional development, is essential.


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About EMCCA
EMCCA is committed to creating a more prosperous, sustainable and fairer East Midlands, working in partnership to deliver long-term systemic impact for our communities, businesses and places.
Our values of Lifting our region, Working together, Making an impact and Being human underpin how we work and the contribution we expect from our people.
This is an opportunity to join EMCCA at an exciting stage of its development and make a meaningful contribution to the region’s housing and regeneration priorities.
Closing Date: 02/10/2026
Proposed Interview Date: w/c 26th October
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