Strategic Lead – Homelessness

Baltimore Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (London)

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting is recruiting for a Strategic Lead for Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation in London. This senior role sits at head-of-service level and will shape strategic direction, lead large multidisciplinary teams and drive performance and financial sustainability across frontline services.

The contract is 4 months with a start in October, paying £650 per day inside IR35 (umbrella). London hybrid working is required with three days on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at Head of Service or equivalent senior leadership level within Housing or Homelessness services
• Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing options and supported accommodation
• Proven track record leading large-scale change and transformation programmes
• Experience managing complex services, significant budgets and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders, partners and elected members

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership across Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation services
• Drive service transformation, innovation and continuous improvement programmes
• Lead on performance, operational delivery and financial sustainability
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, elected members and external partners
• Shape and deliver strategic priorities that improve resident outcomes and service effectiveness

Job description

Strategic Lead for Homelessness

4 Month Contract | October Start
£650 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

London
Hybrid Working (3 days onsite)

Are you an experienced Strategic Lead for Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation ready to make an immediate impact within a high-profile local authority environment? Reporting directly to the Director of Housing Options and Homelessness, you will lead critical frontline and strategic services at a time of increasing demand, driving service transformation, performance improvement and sustainable outcomes for residents.

This is a senior leadership opportunity equivalent to Head of Service level, where you will have the autonomy to influence strategic direction, shape service delivery and lead large-scale operational teams. As Strategic Lead for Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation, you will play a key role in ensuring services remain resident-focused, financially sustainable and responsive to changing needs.

Your Role as Strategic Lead for Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation:

• Provide visible leadership across Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation services
• Drive service transformation, innovation and continuous improvement programmes
• Lead on performance, operational delivery and financial sustainability
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, elected members and external partners
• Shape and deliver strategic priorities that improve resident outcomes and service effectiveness

Your Previous Experience as Strategic Lead for Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation:

• Experience operating at Head of Service or equivalent senior leadership level within Housing or Homelessness services
• Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing options and supported accommodation
• Proven track record leading large-scale change and transformation programmes
• Experience managing complex services, significant budgets and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders, partners and elected members

This Strategic Lead for Homelessness, Rough Sleeping and Supported Accommodation opportunity offers the chance to join an ambitious organisation during a pivotal period of change while making a genuine difference to vulnerable residents. If you are a strategic leader who can quickly build credibility, deliver improvement and drive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

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 your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application 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.