Rough Sleeping Service Manager

City of London Corporation; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in the City of London is looking for a Rough Sleeping Service Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. This role involves leading the rough sleeping programme, budget management, and working closely with multiple stakeholders. Successful candidates will demonstrate proven leadership capabilities and relevant experience. The position operates on a hybrid model, requiring at least three days in the office. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, with a closing date for applications on 12 January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Benefits and discounts on health and culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record or clear aptitude for leadership and management in complex, fast‑moving contexts.
• Experience managing budgets and grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead the City of London’s rough sleeping programme.
• Coordinate and deliver RSPARG grant funding across assigned regions.
• Maintain strategic links with local councils and government advisors.

Skills

Leadership and management

Budget management

Job description

City of London Rough Sleeping Service Manager Opportunities

Two exciting opportunities are available in the City of London Rough Sleeping Team:

• Rough Sleeping Service Manager – Temporary Fixed‑Term Contract, 12‑month maternity cover (City of London)
• Rough Sleeping Service Manager – Fixed‑Term Contract, 12‑month secondment in the North East London sub‑region

Rough Sleeping Service Manager (FTC, 12‑month Maternity Cover)

The post holder will act as the lead officer for the City of London’s rough sleeping programme. Responsibilities include:

• Day‑to‑day coordination and delivery of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government’s (MHCLG) Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG)
• Leadership of a team of four officers
• Maintaining strategic links with central government advisors, City of London Police, Greater London Authority, London Councils and internal partners such as Community Safety, Cleansing and Procurement
• Managing a substantial core budget and using significant grant funding levels

Rough Sleeping Service Manager (FTC, North East London Sub‑region)

Accountable for coordinating the delivery of RSPARG grant funding across the North East London sub‑region, covering City of London, Newham, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Havering, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham.

• Work closely with City of London commissioning and procurement colleagues to ensure efficient delivery of multiple contracts
• Maintain strategic links with rough sleeping leads across the sub‑region, central government advisors, Greater London Authority and London Councils

Candidate Requirements

• Proven track record or clear aptitude for leadership and management in complex, fast‑moving contexts
• Experience managing budgets and grant funding

Application Guidance

• Indicate which post you are applying for in your covering letter and address the areas marked ‘A’ in the person specification
• Both roles are available as internal or external secondments; discuss any secondment agreement with your line manager before applying

Additional Information

The role is delivered in a hybrid model – you are expected to work at least three days per week or 60 % of your working time in the office at the City of London Guildhall.

The City of London Corporation is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check with adult’s barred list.

In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, the successful applicant will be offered an all‑round package of life‑improving benefits and discounts on health, wellbeing, arts and culture.

Closing date: 12 noon on 12 January 2026.

Interviews will be held on 23 January 2026.