Head of Housing Needs

Baltimore Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Strategic Lead to drive transformation across housing services in London. This role involves leading housing service redesign and managing complex projects to prevent homelessness. Candidates should have senior management experience in housing and strong skills in stakeholder engagement. This hybrid position offers £600 per day for a duration of 3 months.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior management experience within housing or local authority services.
• Proven track record in delivering complex transformation programmes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a Homelessness transformation programme.
• Oversee service redesign for a customer-focused approach.
• Develop strategic partnerships including a Homelessness Partnership Board.

Skills

Senior management experience in housing

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Service improvement

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Professional or management qualification

Continuous professional development evidence

Job description

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 [e-mail].

(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.