A pivotal leadership role shaping place, housing, regeneration and the visitor economy across Hull and East Yorkshire.

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Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority (HEYCA) is seeking an experienced Programme Director – Housing & Regeneration to lead a wide-ranging and high-impact portfolio at a critical point in the region’s development. This role will play a central part in unlocking housing delivery, accelerating regeneration and supporting sustainable, inclusive growth.

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The role

Reporting into the Executive Director of Strategy, Devolution & Operations, you will provide programme leadership for HEYCA’s Housing and Regeneration portfolio. You will be accountable for the successful delivery of:

• Housing development pipeline and land assembly
• Regeneration programmes, including Mayoral Development Areas / Corporations
• Culture and Tourism
• Environmental and place-based programmes, including clean energy and coastal resilience

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You will support the Strategic Leadership Team in delivering HEYCA’s vision and values, ensuring strong alignment with other programmes of work and the Mayor’s priorities.

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Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning and operational delivery of housing, regeneration, visitor economy and environmental programmes
• Drive housing delivery across urban and rural areas, including affordable housing and brownfield development
• Oversee land acquisition, disposal and development viability activity in line with HEYCA strategy and the Mayor’s vision
• Lead commissioning of delivery partners and manage devolved capital and investment funding streams
• Work with the Strategic Leadership Team and the Mayor to make allocations to providers in line with funding conditions and outcomes
• Lead on the One Public Estate model, Place Pilot activity in Hull and the establishment of a legacy Land Commission
• Build strong partnerships with Homes England, local authorities, Humber Freeport and central government departments
• Lead the development and delivery of the Local Energy Plan, including green jobs, heat networks, clean energy and coastal transition programmes
• Represent the Combined Authority on key boards and committees, including the Humber Energy Board
• Provide leadership for culture and tourism, working with Visit Hull and East Yorkshire and sector partners to grow year-round, sustainable tourism
• Ensure the region’s economic strengths and investment opportunities are effectively promoted locally, nationally and internationally
• Inspire and lead high-performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, innovation and delivery focus

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About you

You will be a senior leader with a strong track record in housing, regeneration, place-based investment or related fields. You will bring:

• Experience delivering complex, multi-partner regeneration and housing programmes
• Strong understanding of land, development, funding and public-sector governance
• The credibility to influence elected leaders, senior stakeholders and delivery partners
• A collaborative, place-focused leadership style with a strong focus on outcomes

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Why join HEYCA?

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of places and communities across Hull and East Yorkshire, delivering lasting impact through housing, regeneration, clean energy and cultural growth.

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