Homelessness Strategic Lead

We are looking for an experienced Homelessness Strategic Lead to provide senior leadership across homelessness and rough sleeping services. This is a Head of Service-level position, with responsibility for service performance, financial sustainability, improvement and the delivery of effective outcomes for residents.

The Role

• Provide strategic leadership of Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation services.
• Lead service performance, financial management, value for money and continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver innovative approaches to homelessness prevention and rough sleeping.
• Lead and manage people, budgets and resources across the service.
• Work alongside other Strategic Leads covering Reporting & Assurance, Lettings & Housing Register and Temporary/Private Rented Accommodation.
• Drive service improvement and ensure effective governance and performance oversight.
• Work closely with Elected Members, senior leadership and external partners.
• Develop strong partnerships across local government, housing and the wider homelessness sector.
• Report directly to the Director of Housing Options and Homelessness.

Key Requirements

• Significant senior management experience within Homelessness and Housing Needs, operating at Head of Service or equivalent level.
• Strong knowledge of homelessness and rough sleeping services within a local authority environment.
• Experience leading large and complex housing services, including people, budgets and resources.
• Track record of improving service performance and delivering sustainable service improvement.
• Experience managing financial pressures and delivering value for money.
• Experience working with Elected Members, Directors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of partnership working across local government and the homelessness sector.

What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this Strategic Lead - Homelessness, Rough Sleeping & Supported Accommodation role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.

Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We regularly recruit for Heads of Housing Needs, Homelessness Service Managers, Housing Options Managers and Temporary Accommodation Managers across the UK and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially. Even if you are currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing needs and homelessness professionals looking to build future connections. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us