Job Description
Westmorland & Furness Council is committed to building a strong, inclusive, and diverse economy where people can build their lives, families can thrive, and employers can attract and retain a skilled workforce. Housing plays a central role in achieving this ambition.
As part of the Inclusive and Green Growth Service, this senior position reports directly to the Assistant Director for Inclusive and Green Growth. It brings together housing delivery, planning, regeneration, and economic development, while maintaining strong links with the Thriving Places Directorate. The post holder will be instrumental in coordinating work across these service areas to deliver sustainable growth in housing supply, with a particular emphasis on the Council’s flagship housing development, Marina Village, and wider housing delivery in Barrow-in-Furness.
Initially, the focus will be on managing the relationship with the funding partner, Homes England, and coordinating information on both ...