Overview

Executive Director of Homes, Communities and Environment. Salary: Up to £146,245. Basildon is a borough with scale, complexity, and ambition. As Executive Director of Homes, Communities and Environment, you’ll lead the services that define the everyday experience of over 190,000 residents – from housing and environmental services to community safety, leisure, and open spaces.As the Executive Director of Homes, Communities and Environment, you’ll joining a council that’s serious about delivery. There’s a clear corporate plan, a visible and ambitious leadership team, and a workforce that shows up every day with commitment and care. Ahead of LGR, you’ll help shape how we respond to change, how we lead through uncertainty, and how we deliver for our communities.This is a role for someone who thrives on challenge and wants to be part of something bigger. With 27,000 new homes planned, a £300m temporary accommodation pressure, and increasing demand for safe, inclusive neighbourhoods, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering services that are visible, valued, and under real pressure. You’ll also play a key role in preparing the organisation for regulatory scrutiny and future reform, as such, you will need to hold, or be working towards, the CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing, to be completed by 2028 in line with national regulatory requirements.Responsibilities and expectations

We’re looking for a strategic leader with deep housing and community insight, someone who can navigate complexity, build strong partnerships, and bring clarity to challenge. You’ll support your Assistant Directors, drive improvement, and ensure our services are not only compliant, but confident and fit for purpose for our residents. This is your opportunity to lead where it counts, in a place that’s ready to move forward, and where your leadership will be felt.Qualifications

Holding, or working towards, the CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing, to be completed by 2028 in line with national regulatory requirements.Contact and application

To find out more click on the button below. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Kembi Coakelin and Alfred Leigh at basildon@gatenbysanderson.com, quoting the job reference GSe125497 or call 07881 824 205.Closing Date: Sunday 28th September 2025

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