Assistant Director of Strategy & Policy

Paradigm Housing Group has appointed New Street Consulting Group to support this vacancy on a retained basis.

Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role at a pivotal time for the housing sector? Paradigm Housing Group is seeking an Assistant Director of Strategy & Policy to help shape the future of our organisation and guide us through the challenges ahead.

About The Role

As Assistant Director of Strategy & Policy, you will work closely with the executive team, driving the development and implementation of Paradigm’s corporate strategy and key policies. This includes playing a critical role in our journey towards becoming a net zero carbon business by 2050, through the creation of detailed and costed plans.

Your leadership will ensure we stay ahead of legal and regulatory changes, translating them into practical and balanced solutions for our business. You’ll also provide insight into external factors impacting social housing and work to position Paradigm as a leader in the sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the development and execution of Paradigm’s corporate strategy and policy initiatives.
• Driving our commitment to becoming a net zero carbon business by 2050, ensuring the delivery of detailed and realistic plans.
• Anticipating and responding to legal, regulatory, and external changes that impact the housing sector.
• Working with senior leaders to coach, motivate, and inspire teams across the organisation.
• Presenting insights and proposals to internal and external audiences in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Collaborating with the executive team to drive new approaches and innovation within the business.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• A deep understanding of the social housing sector and the ability to anticipate and respond to external challenges.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to coach, inspire, and engage teams across the organisation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, particularly in response to regulatory or market changes.
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, with the ability to drive new approaches and best practices.
  
  

Why join Paradigm?

In this high-impact role, you’ll work alongside an experienced executive team, shaping not only the future of our organisation but also influencing the sector more broadly. We are ambitious in our goals, committed to addressing the housing crisis, and focused on delivering real value to the communities we serve. With opportunities for professional growth, this role will allow you to further develop your leadership profile and drive meaningful change.

Further information

For the full job description and person specification for the role please see the attachment at the bottom of this page. Should you have any queries about this vacancy please email Keith.Butler@NSCG.com or telephone: 07818 554 044.

Our Recruitment Team will also be on hand to answer any questions: Recruitment@Paradigmhousing.co.uk.

As part of our application process, we ask for a covering statement and CV so we can assess your application against our essential and desired criteria as set out in the job description and person specification. Please include in your covering statement how you meet the criteria so we can see how well you match our requirements and give your application the consideration it deserves.

Thank you for your interest in Paradigm Housing Group thus far.

Shortlisting will be conducted in line with the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. We reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date should a suitable candidate be identified.