Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Clearance: DBS

Must have
• Relevant housing or management qualification (e.g., CIH Level 5, degree-level, or equivalent experience)
• Senior Head of Service role within a housing organisation preferably within a Local Authority environment.
• Significant experience of managing complex budgets.
• In-depth understanding of housing law, policy, and regulation within a UK local authority context.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures, and experience leading safeguarding practice in a frontline service.
• Demonstrable experience managing housing operations including rents, lettings, leasehold and tenancy support.
• Experience of multi-agency working, including community safety, adult services, and health partners.
• Track record of leading service improvement, managing budgets, and delivering results in a politically-led environment.
• Ability to scan the long-term horizon and understand implications of broader national, regional and local government trends for the service area.
• Ability to conduct systematic reviews of the application of risk management policies, procedures, and systems across the service area and of making evidence-based recommendations on appropriate improvements or amendments to achieve service objectives.

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