Rough Sleeping Commissioning Manager LBHF622197

Hampshire County Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London is seeking a Rough Sleeping Prevention and Commissioning Manager to lead the development of high-impact services for vulnerable individuals. The role requires strong knowledge of homelessness and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You will collaborate with various partners to commission effective, trauma-informed services. This permanent position offers a salary range of £61,686 - £64,938 and emphasizes equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of homelessness, rough sleeping, and housing landscape.
• Experience in commissioning and procurement within local authority.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and working with lived experience.
• Ability to think strategically and translate policy into practice.

Responsibilities

• Commission evidence-based, trauma-informed services for sustainable accommodation.
• Collaborate with internal teams, voluntary sector, health services, and lived experience advocates.
• Translate policy into practice ensuring equity and inclusion.

Skills

Abinitio

B2C

Computer Software

Cost Estimation

Front Desk Reception

Infection Control

Job description

Job Details:

• Salary range: 61,686 - 64,938 per annum
• Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, London W6 9XY
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract type: Permanent
• Vetting requirements: Basic DBS Check
• Closing date: 10 October 2025
• Contact details for informal discussion: Clare Dorning, Head of Homelessness Prevention and Assessment – email via email

About the role

At Hammersmith & Fulham we are ambitious in reforming the council to ensure this is a place for everybody. We believe our residents deserve a place that is safe, clean and green with high quality services they can rely on.

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Rough Sleeping Prevention and Commissioning Manager to lead the development and delivery of high‑impact services for people experiencing rough sleeping. This is a pivotal role within our Homelessness Prevention & Assessment Service where you will shape and commission services that make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Responsibilities

• Commission evidence‑based, trauma‑informed services that support people off the streets and into sustainable accommodation.
• Work closely with internal teams, voluntary sector partners, health services and people with lived experience.
• Translate policy into practice by thinking strategically and ensuring services meet equity, inclusion and lived experience commitments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of homelessness, rough sleeping and the wider housing and support landscape.
• Experience in commissioning and procurement within a local authority setting.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
• A commitment to equity, inclusion and working collaboratively with people with lived experience.
• Ability to think strategically and translate policy into practice.

Key Skills

• Abinitio
• B2C
• Computer Software
• Cost Estimation
• Front Desk Reception
• Infection Control

Our People Values:

• We are fair – we treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness and value the views of others.
• We are caring – we focus on standards, continuous improvement and learn from mistakes.
• We are collaborators – we work together for a better society with residents, businesses, schools and third sector.
• We are driven – we continually improve with the residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything.

Employment Information

Employment type: Commission

Experience required: Manager level

Vacancy: 1

EEO & Inclusion Statement

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. We take a proactive approach to equality, diversity and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising an inclusive workplace. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format please contact us by email or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9JU.