Strategic Lead, Regulation, Policy & Projects

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Strategic Lead, Regulation, Policy & Projects Permanent: Grade 6 - £54,495- £64,811: Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review Working 36.5 hours per week: Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment. About the Role: This is a critical leadership role at the heart of Birmingham City Council’s commitment to delivering safe, compliant and high-quality housing services. As Strategic Lead, you will lead the Directorate’s regulatory and assurance function, ensuring robust governance, compliance and continuous improvement across housing services. You will play a key role in strengthening the Council’s regulatory position, embedding a culture of accountability and improving outcomes for residents. Working closely with senior leaders, Members and regulators, you will drive the Council’s response to legislative change, inspections and Ombudsman activity—ensuring services are compliant, transparent and resident-focused. What You’ll Be Doing: - Lead and embed a robust housing assurance framework, ensuring compliance with statutory...