Head - New Homes Accelerator Programme

A bit about the role...

Working in the recently expanded and evolving New Homes Accelerator programme, we are recruiting eight new positions to play a critical role in supporting the government’s drive to build 1.5 million homes and boost economic growth across the country.

The New Homes Accelerator programme, launched in September 2024, tackles various obstacles that delay or hinder the delivery of much needed new homes across England. Building on the biggest planning reforms in over a decade, the Accelerator programme provides developers, housing associations, and boroughs with access to coordinated government‑backed support, designed to overcome some of the biggest barriers to delivery – from planning and infrastructure delays to regulatory challenges.

Since inception the Accelerator has accelerated delivery of 125,000 homes.

This is a rare chance to facilitate the delivery of new homes and meaningful place‑building in a fast growing, national organisation with real social purpose. Working with key stakeholders across the sector and partnering with experienced delivery and operational management colleagues, the New Homes Accelerator team will ensure efficient, consistent and effective resolution of housing delivery barriers, and help thousands more families and young people achieve the dream of home ownership.

These roles will collectively support the design, delivery and monitoring of key strategic projects that tackle new housing delivery at the site‑level. Just as importantly, the New Homes Accelerator strives to deliver system‑wide reforms, including working with other government departments and arms‑length bodies on challenges include statutory consultee processes, key infrastructure delivery, and energy solutions. There are a number of creative and ambitious projects to get involved with and this is an exciting time to join the team, balancing day to day delivery whilst bringing innovative programme design solutions.

Homes England values diversity in experience and perspective to foster good decision making and problem solving within their teams.

We’re looking for exceptional professionals spanning data and analytics, project delivery, operational management and strategic programme leadership. As a member of the New Homes Accelerator team you’ll thrive in complex and fast‑moving environments, and be quick to interpret shifting priorities, adapting your approach with confidence. Successful candidates will bring experience in designing, implementing and continuously improving operational processes and delivery frameworks, alongside a practical understanding of digital tools that enhance programme management and efficiency.

They will proactively engage with delivery teams to identify, troubleshoot and resolve data‑quality issues, ensuring that decisions are driven by accurate, reliable information.

Please refer to the job description for the details of this role and the person specification.

As an experienced programme delivery, data & analytics or operational management professional you’ll understand how to manage colleagues and be able to demonstrate you can work with others as part of a team in a collaborative, inclusive way.

Delivering on a mission as bold as ours isn’t always easy. You will be resilient and comfortable managing stakeholders at a senior level and your discussions will always be shaped by a good understanding of the commercial and operational impact of what we do as an Agency. You will enjoy working in an innovative, fun and engaging way and be able to negotiate and persuade.

Homes England:
The Housing and Regeneration Agency

We believe that affordable, quality homes in well‑designed places are key to improving people’s lives. As the government’s housing and regeneration agency, we create thriving new places and transform urban areas, combining the full breadth of our powers, expertise, land, capital and influence to bring investment to communities and get more homes built.

How? We form long‑term partnerships that bridge the gap between the public and private sector to meet local needs and aspirations. We use our influence to champion the creation…