Interim Head of Housing Technology

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 27/01/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Greenwich

Province Greenwich

Postal Code SE10

Job Description

6-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

• The Interim Head of Housing Technology is tasked with providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Housing IT systems. This role is crucial for ensuring effective governance, delivery, and continuous improvement of technology across Housing and Safer Communities.

Responsibilities

• Shape, lead, and implement the Housing Technology strategy and digital transformation roadmap.
• Ensure technology solutions align with council priorities and service needs.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, digitalization, improved user experience, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead a portfolio of Housing IT projects, upgrades, integrations, and system enhancements.
• Provide senior direction on project planning, risk management, reporting, and delivery assurance.
• Oversee systems including NEC Housing, DRS, Propeller, LMS, mobile working platforms, and other core Housing applications.
• Act as a senior escalation point for program-related issues.

Requirements

• Extensive experience leading technology, digital, or IT transformation programs within housing or a complex public-sector environment.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale housing systems (e.g., NEC Housing, Civica, Advanced) and delivering system upgrades or integrations.
• Strong experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and driving high performance.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in IT, Digital Transformation, Housing Systems, or a related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, ITIL).
• Housing-related qualifications or experience in local government digital services.