Head of Housing Needs
Day rate: £600 per day
Duration: 3 months
Contract position
Hybrid: London (regular on-site presence required)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Strategic Lead to drive transformation across housing services within a major London borough. This role will shape the delivery of homelessness prevention, private sector housing, and partnership initiatives, ensuring high-quality outcomes for residents.
Role Overview - Strategic Lead
Lead the delivery of a Homelessness, Temporary Accommodation, and Private Sector Housing transformation programme.
Oversee service redesign to create a customer-focused approach that prevents homelessness and reduces temporary accommodation usage.
Develop and implement strategic partnerships, including a Homelessness Partnership Board.
Manage complex, multi-disciplinary projects, including supported housing re-procurement and housing association nominations.
Ensure compliance with governance, financial, and legal frameworks while embedding equality and transparency.
Key Focus Areas
* Transformation of housing services within budget constraints.
* Integration of Private Sector Housing into the Housing Directorate.
* Delivery of strategic projects to improve housing outcomes and data quality.
Candidate Profile
* Extensive senior management experience within housing or local authority services.
* Proven track record in delivering complex transformation programmes.
* Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to manage budgets and drive service improvement in a politically sensitive environment.
Qualifications
* Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
* Professional or management qualification desirable.
* Evidence of continuous professional development.
If this Strategic Lead role sounds like a good fit for you, please send your CV to (url removed).
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please get in touch if you know someone suitable.)
Our clients are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the application and interview process.
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