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.