An enticing opportunity is available for a seasoned Strategic Lead to spearhead transformation projects within a major London borough's housing services. This pivotal role focuses on reshaping the delivery of key areas such as homelessness prevention and private sector housing initiatives, aiming to achieve high-quality outcomes for residents. The role's primary responsibilities include overseeing a comprehensive transformation program relating to homelessness, temporary accommodation, and private sector housing. As part of this endeavor, the position requires implementing a customer-focused approach that strives to prevent homelessness and curb temporary accommodation usage. Additionally, the Strategic Lead will be instrumental in developing and strengthening strategic partnerships, such as establishing a Homelessness Partnership Board, while managing complex projects like supported housing re-procurement and housing association nominations.
Key areas of focus for this role include driving transformation within housing services while adhering to budget constraints, integrating private sector housing into the broader Housing Directorate, and executing strategic projects to enhance housing outcomes and data quality. Critical to this role is ensuring compliance with governance, financial, and legal frameworks while fostering a culture of equality and transparency. The ideal candidate will have extensive senior management experience within housing or local authority services, a proven track record of delivering complex transformation programs, and strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Competency in budget management and service improvement within politically sensitive environments is vital.
The candidate should possess degree-level education or equivalent experience, a professional or management qualification is desirable, and evidence of continuous professional development. The client values diversity and inclusivity within their workforce, thus, applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Throughout the application and interview process, reasonable adjustments will be provided where necessary to support all candidates.