Homelessness Consultant

Niyaa People; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 84,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Interim contract 3–6 months

Competitive day rate up to £400/day

Job summary

Niyaa People in Leicester is seeking an interim housing partnerships specialist to strengthen our homelessness prevention efforts. You will develop relationships with landlords, letting agents and housing providers to identify accommodation opportunities and establish referral pathways for clients facing barriers to housing.

We are offering a hybrid, interim assignment (3–6 months) with a competitive day rate and a focus on delivering practical outcomes quickly, shaping funded accommodation

Qualifications

• Experience in housing procurement or homelessness services.
• Strong relationships with landlords and housing providers.
• Knowledge of the private rented sector and local authority housing services.
• Understanding of rough sleeping and tenancy sustainment.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results quickly.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with private landlords, letting agents, housing associations and Registered Providers.
• Identify and progress accommodation opportunities across Leicestershire.
• Develop referral pathways, partnership agreements and service-level agreements.
• Explore alternative accommodation models to improve access to housing.
• Work with local authorities and support services to address barriers associated with rough sleeping and complex needs.
• Attend housing forums and partnership meetings to develop new opportunities.
• Deliver practical outcomes quickly to support project mobilisation.

Job description

An established charity operating across Leicestershire is seeking to strengthen its work to prevent and tackle homelessness. Supporting thousands of people through its wider services, the organisation is committed to improving outcomes for individuals facing housing insecurity and complex challenges.

This is a specialist, partnership-focused role rather than a frontline support position. You will develop relationships with landlords, letting agents and housing providers, identify accommodation opportunities and establish referral pathways to help people facing significant barriers to housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with private landlords, letting agents, housing associations and Registered Providers.
• Identify and progress accommodation opportunities across Leicestershire.
• Develop referral pathways, partnership agreements and service-level agreements.
• Explore alternative accommodation models to improve access to housing.
• Work with local authorities and support services to address barriers associated with rough sleeping and complex needs.
• Attend housing forums and partnership meetings to develop new opportunities.
• Deliver practical outcomes quickly to support project mobilisation.

About You

• Experience in housing procurement, landlord liaison, homelessness services or accommodation partnerships.
• Strong relationships with landlords, letting agents or housing providers.
• Knowledge of local authority housing services and the private rented sector.
• Understanding of rough sleeping, complex needs and tenancy sustainment.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results at pace.

Knowledge of the Leicestershire housing market and an established local provider network would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive day rate: Up to £400 per day
• Hybrid arrangement: Ideally around 2 days per week in the office, with flexibility by agreement.
• Interim opportunity: An initial 3–6 month assignment, starting as soon as possible.
• Meaningful impact: The opportunity to shape a funded homelessness project and develop sustainable accommodation pathways for people with complex needs.
• Autonomy: The opportunity to use your existing networks and expertise to make an immediate, tangible difference.