London Borough of Merton

Head of Development & Housing Delivery

London Borough of Merton Grade/Salary: MG4  - £110,655 - £118,878 per annum Closing Date: 12/11/2026 Permanent
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Summary: Head of Development & Housing Delivery (3524) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Head of Development & H
Head of Development & Housing Delivery (3524) | Merton Council Skip to main content Work for Merton Home About Merton Working for us Values Apprenticeships Early careers Leadership roles Adult social care Children's social care Vacancies Work for Merton ❮ Current Vacancies ❮ Head of Development & Housing Delivery (3524) Head of Development & Housing Delivery Grade/Salary: MG4  - £110,655 - £118,878 per annum Location Civic Centre Full or part time Full time Contract type Permanent Occupation Planning Closing Date 12/11/2026 Ref No 3524 Documents Job Description & Person Specification (PDF , 168.54kb) Advert Text Turn Merton’s housing ambition into homes and places. You will lead our ambitious New Homes Programme, including the c.£1bn transformation of Morden town centre. With responsibility for a £350m+ housing delivery programme and a considerable grant allocation, you’ll shape and drive the pipeline from identifying opportunities and testing viability through to funding, procurement, partnerships and delivery on the ground. You’ll work at the heart of our relationships with the GLA, developers, investors and registered providers, unlocking investment and finding creative ways to deliver more high-quality affordable homes. As Deputy Director, you’ll also help lead the wider Regeneration & Planning division – making this a rare opportunity to combine major project delivery, commercial leadership and real influence over Merton’s future. Apply Share Candidate Menu Current Vacancies Register Login How useful was our website? Please give us your feedback so we can improve it. Feedback Main sections Births, marriages and deaths Business and consumers Benefits, council tax and housing Communities and neighbourhoods Council and local democracy Education and learning Healthy living Leisure, libraries and culture Planning and buildings Rubbish and recycling Social care Streets, parking and transport Services A-Z Jobs Contact us Legal Cookies Accessibility Site Map Privacy Notice Website Terms Staff Login © Merton Council 2018 . All rights reserved.
Requisition Details
  • Job ID: #5253
  • Employer: London Borough of Merton
  • Location: London Borough of Merton
  • Closing Date: 12/11/2026
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Last Verified: 2026-10-28
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