The Staffing Committee of Waltham Forest Council met on Monday, 22 September 2025, to discuss the appointment of a new Corporate Director of Housing. The committee, chaired by Councillor Ahsan Khan, was scheduled to interview candidates for the role. The agenda also included standard items such as apologies for absence and declarations of interest.

Director of Housing Appointment

The Staffing Committee was scheduled to discuss the appointment of a Corporate Director of Housing. The council was looking to fill a budgeted post and had advertised the role widely.

The committee was asked to interview candidates and make an appointment.

The Staffing Committee Report - Corporate Director of Housing 22.09.25 included the role profile for the position, which stated that the purpose of the role is to:

Lead housing landlord and homeless services p with the objective of building thriving, sustainable communities to improve the life outcomes for the tenants and residents of the borough.

The Corporate Director of Housing is expected to:

• Direct and lead housing services.
• Develop strategies, policies, targets and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and leaseholder legislation.
• Work with partners to source high quality temporary accommodation.
• Lead on preventative measures to reduce homelessness.
• Develop a sustainable Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Business Plan and investment programme¹.
• Work across the Place directorate² and corporately to bring about the best housing outcomes for residents.
• Oversee the working of the council's Housing Compact with Register Providers.
• Ensure vulnerable residents are safeguarded.

The Appendix 1 Corporate Director of Housing Role Profile 01.09.25 also notes that the Corporate Director of Housing will manage a budget of approximately £80 million for the Housing Revenue Account and £20 million for the General Fund.