Chief Executive

Chief Executive £179,000 Horsham, West Sussex (hybrid) At Saxon Weald, we place great emphasis on providing a local housing service to fit local housing needs. We are passionate about delivering a great customer experience for the 7,000 homes we own and manage across Sussex and Hampshire and in engaging with our residents in an open and positive way, making them part of our journey to provide better homes, services and sustainable communities. Our bold vision, "Great homes, building futures," reflects our ambition, supported by a vibrant and dynamic organisational culture. Our current Chief Executive, Steven Dennis, will step down in spring 2025, after 24 years with the organisation, including six years as Chief Executive. We are now seeking an inspirational leader to build on this legacy and guide us on the next phase of our journey. As our new Chief Executive, you will lead Saxon Weald in delivering our vision, advancing our strategic priorities, and shaping the future of the organisation. Working closely with our board, executive team and stakeholders, you will develop and deliver our new corporate strategy and ensure excellence and innovative service delivery for our customers. You'll be leading a passionate, values-driven team that shares your commitment to excellence, social purpose and inclusivity. We are looking for a Chief Executive who: Is a highly visible and inclusive leader with a proven track record of success at senior executive level. Has a thorough knowledge of the housing sector and a comprehensive understanding of its regulatory landscape. Thrives on driving transformational change and ensuring the customer's voice is at the heart of everything we do. Demonstrates strong business acumen, financial literacy and the ability to ensure our long-term sustainability through effective governance and risk management. Leads with integrity, inspires confidence and shares our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and service excellence. While we embrace flexible working, our modern, state-of-the-art head office in Horsham, West Sussex, provides an inspiring environment for collaboration and innovation, and there is a high expectation of your visibility on site. If you can provide a compelling vision of how your leadership at Saxon Weald will not only shape the future of our organisation but also enhance the lives of our customers and the communities we serve, we'd like to hear from you. In the first instance please read through the Candidate Brief and associated information below . Applications by 9am Thursday 7 November 2024 Downloads: Candidate Brief Annual Report & Financial Statements Corporate Plan Customer Strategy Declaration - Please complete Equalities Form - Please complete Privacy Notice Company Name: Chief Executive Location: Horsham / Hybrid Salary: £179k Closing Date: 07/11/2024