Head of Housing Needs

Baltimore Consulting Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Housing Needs for a 12-month assignment on the South Coast with immediate start. The role offers flexible/hybrid working and operates Inside IR35 (via umbrella) at £650 per day.

You will lead Housing Needs, homelessness prevention, allocations and solutions; ensure compliance with Housing Act Part VI & VII and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017; drive service transformation; advise Members and partners; support housing

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience within Local Authority Housing Services.
• Strong operational knowledge of homelessness, housing options and statutory housing functions.
• Proven ability to deliver service improvement and organisational change programmes.
• Experience building relationships with Members, senior leaders and external partners.
• Track record of managing high-performing teams in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Housing Needs, Homelessness Prevention, Housing Allocations and Housing Solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Housing Act Part VI & VII and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Drive service transformation, performance improvement and operational excellence.
• Provide expert advice to Members, senior officers and external partners on housing strategy and policy.
• Support housing development and housing supply initiatives alongside Registered Providers and key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic housing leadership

Policy/legislation knowledge

Change management

Job description

Interim Head of Housing Needs

12-Month Assignment | Immediate Start | £650 per day | Inside IR35 (via umbrella) | South Coast | Flexible / Hybrid Working

14th October deadline

Are you an experienced Interim Head of Housing Needs looking for your next leadership challenge? This is an opportunity to step into a high-profile assignment with a well-performing council during a period of transformation and change. As Interim Head of Housing Needs, you will play a pivotal role in shaping housing services, driving performance, and ensuring residents receive outstanding support across a broad and complex portfolio.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will provide strategic direction across key statutory housing functions while leading service improvement initiatives and maintaining high standards of operational delivery. This assignment offers the chance for an accomplished Interim Head of Housing Needs to make a visible impact from day one in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Your Role as Interim Head of Housing Needs

• Housing Needs, Homelessness Prevention, Housing Allocations and Housing Solutions services
• Ensure compliance with Housing Act Part VI & VII and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Drive service transformation, performance improvement and operational excellence
• Provide expert advice to Members, senior officers and external partners on housing strategy and policy
• Support housing development and housing supply initiatives alongside Registered Providers and key stakeholders

Your Previous Experience as an Interim Head of Housing Needs

• Significant leadership experience within Local Authority Housing Services
• Strong operational knowledge of homelessness, housing options and statutory housing functions
• Proven ability to deliver service improvement and organisational change programmes
• Experience building effective relationships with Members, senior leaders and external partners
• Track record of managing high-performing teams in a complex and demanding environment

This assignment would suit an experienced Head of Housing, Housing Needs Manager, Housing Operations Manager or Assistant Director seeking a rewarding interim opportunity where you can influence strategy, improve services and leave a lasting legacy.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable workplace adjustments will be fully supported throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.

Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.

Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement. Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes.

Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.