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Head of Temp Accommodation - Local Authority

Spencer Clarke Group
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 22 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£650 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client in Greater London is seeking a Head of Temp Accommodation & Support on a contract basis, with a salary starting at £650+ per day, negotiable based on experience.
  • The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role at the Head of Service level and will support the Director of Homelessness Prevention & Accommodation.
  • Key responsibilities include planning service delivery, managing operational activities, and developing service plans to align with strategic business goals.
  • Candidates must possess a proven track record in leading service design and direction, along with up-to-date knowledge of relevant policies and local authority experience.
  • The role offers hybrid working hours from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, and requires applicants to submit their CV with their desired rate.

My client in Greater London is looking to appoint talented Head of Temp Accommodation & Support on a Contract basis.

As one of two Heads of Service, the role will support the Director of Homelessness Prevention & Accommodation as the Council's professional lead for housing.

About the role:

Based in Greater London (Hybrid):

  • Plan and ensure service delivery within a complex / diverse service area. Control operational activities within the service area and ensure professional standards are delivered.
  • Manage responses to complex professional or politically sensitive issues within the area of responsibility.
  • Manage key relationships with delivery partners/providers to commission and deliver outcomes within area of responsibility.
  • Develops service plans to meet strategic business goals. Ensure compliance with all internal and external standards.

About you:You will have the following experiences:

  • Extensive experience in a similar role, at Head of Service level.
  • Proven track record in leading, at a senior level, the strategic design and direction of services.
  • An up-to-date knowledge of relevant national, regional and local policy in order to develop strategies and plans.
  • Local Authority experience is essential

What's on offer:

  • Salary: £650+ per day, inside IR35

*negotiable based on experience

*please submit your CV with the rate you require

  • Hybrid working
  • Contract type: Contract
  • Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday

How to apply

  • Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
  • Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

  • Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
  • Free DBS checks
  • Post Placement Aftercare
  • Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.