Camden Council is in the process of selecting candidates for the crucial role of Executive Director of Homes and Communities, a position responsible for overseeing landlord services for over 30,000 homes and driving strategic investment in housing quality. The Audit and Corporate Governance (Appointment Panel) Sub-Committee convened on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, to assess applications, review officer feedback, and determine which candidates will advance in the selection process.
The new Executive Director will face challenges related to increased regulation, surging housing demand, and Camden's significant asset base. The role also involves maximising the value of Camden's housing and property assets and leading long-term strategic investment in housing quality, estate regeneration and net-zero delivery.
The Director of People and Inclusion presented a report detailing the recruitment process, encompassing advertising the role, longlisting by the Chief Executive, and technical interviews. The Public Reports Pack provides further details on the process. The People and Inclusion team will supply the results of the technical interviews to the committee members, who will then make an assessment against the job and personal specification.
The sub-committee's task was to evaluate applications against the job and personal specifications. Key responsibilities for the Executive Director of Homes and Communities include ensuring compliance with new regulatory standards for social housing, integrating welfare services, and maximising the value of Camden's housing assets. The Executive Director will need to ensure compliance with new regulatory standards for social housing, with a focus on transparency, safety, and accountability.
To further integrate services, the Executive Director will drive the integration of welfare, homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation, and financial resilience work, placing the needs of individuals and families at the center.
The job description specifies that the ideal candidate will have an impressive track record at a director level, a good understanding of the housing context, and a collaborative leadership style. A commitment to resident voice and co-production is also essential; the person specification includes a Commitment to resident voice and co-production, with a belief in equity, dignity and shared responsibility as the foundation for public service.
The agenda for the meeting included a resolution to exclude the public and press during the shortlisting discussion, citing the need to protect information relating to individuals, as per the Local Government Act 1972.
Following the shortlisting panel meeting on September 16, 2025, confirmation will be given of the final interview date, according to the Public Reports Pack.