Head of Housing Improvement Strategy – 12738

Head of Housing Improvement Strategy – 12738 Salary: £100.34 per hour (Inside IR35) Location: Swindon 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. Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help #J-18808-Ljbffr