H&T 4079 - G5 Strategy and Support Manager (604527)

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace.  Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. 

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 23 March 2026 at 11:55PM

Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton 
Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent
Salary: £65,148 - £87,814 per year
 

Do you want to be at the heart of delivering strategies and improving services in South Lanarkshire?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Housing and Technical Resources for a Strategy and Support Manager to drive strategic direction, service improvement, and innovation across the Resource.

In this pivotal role, you will lead a broad and high‑profile portfolio, including:

• Leading the development and delivery of key strategies, such as the Local Housing Strategy and the Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy
• Overseeing the delivery and continuous development for the performance management framework to ensure it meets business needs
• Managing the planning, development and delivery of affordable housing supply in South Lanarkshire 
• Systematic development and review of policy to reflect best practice and meet regulatory requirements, and 
• Enhancing the systems that underpin strategic and operational delivery, ensuring they remain robust, efficient, and aligned to business priorities

We are seeking a candidate with substantial experience in one or more of the above areas, strong stakeholder engagement skills, the ability to influence at all levels, and the confidence to constructively challenge and drive continuous improvement.

If you want to make a meaningful impact and help shape high‑quality services for our communities, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about the role, please contact Sharon Egan, Head of Housing Services, at Sharon.egan@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

View the Strategy and support manager job profile

If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.

Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.

As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile

As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form.  All CV submissions will be disregarded.