Housing Consultant - Public Sector

Freshminds Interim; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Consultant or PMO to support housing transformation initiatives. You will manage multiple workstreams and liaise with council stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery. The ideal candidate has strong consulting experience and proficiency in stakeholder engagement and business case writing. The role offers a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days in the London office and a day rate of up to £260 PAYE plus holiday pay.

Qualifications

• Consulting experience in management consultancy is essential.
• Public sector experience, ideally with local authorities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of housing-related transformation projects.
• Manage multiple workstreams, timelines, KPIs, and reporting.
• Liaise with internal teams and stakeholders across the council.

Skills

Strong consulting experience from a management consultancy

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

An award-winning boutique management consultancy focused on regeneration and transformation works closely with UK councils to deliver place-based change, from business case development through to implementation.

The consultancy has been appointed as a transformation partner for a local authority. As part of a wider growth phase, they are seeking an experienced Consultant or PMO to join the Housing workstream. The role will support the delivery of council-led housing initiatives, contributing to regeneration and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of housing-related transformation projects
• Manage multiple workstreams, timelines, KPIs, and reporting
• Liaise with internal teams and stakeholders across the council
• Contribute to business case development and project documentation
• Ensure smooth coordination across functions and maintain project momentum

Requirements

• Strong consulting experience from a management consultancy
• Experience in housing transformation delivery or regeneration
• Project/programme management experience
• Public sector experience, ideally within local authorities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams simultaneously
• Proficiency in business case writing and data analysis

Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 3 months with potential to extend
• Day Rate: Up to £260 PAYE + 12.07% holiday pay (equivalent to £291.38/day)
• Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days in Central London office with occasional site visits (to be confirmed)