At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and transform Birmingham's Temporary Accommodation Service to support vulnerable residents.
- Company: Birmingham City Council, a key player in local government services.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, well-being support, and city centre discounts.
- Other info: Join a committed team focused on meaningful change and inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those facing homelessness in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in housing or homelessness, with strong transformation skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Birmingham City Council is seeking an exceptional leader to shape and deliver our Temporary Accommodation Service.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing strategic leadership for the Temporary Accommodation Service, ensuring sufficient and suitable accommodation is available to meet statutory obligations.
- Leading large‑scale operational services, budgets and external funding streams, ensuring strong financial governance and value for money.
- Driving procurement, commissioning and contract management activity to secure high‑quality accommodation and support services.
- Overseeing tenancy sustainment, homelessness prevention and pathways into settled accommodation.
- Leading major transformation programmes, service redesign and digital improvements to enhance service delivery.
- Building and maintaining effective partnerships with housing providers, contractors, government bodies and key stakeholders.
- Acting as a senior ambassador for the service, deputising for the Director and representing the Council at local, regional and national forums.
- Playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of homelessness and housing support services in one of the UK’s largest local authorities.
- Leading services that directly improve outcomes for some of Birmingham’s most vulnerable residents.
- Driving innovative approaches to temporary accommodation, prevention and tenancy sustainment.
- Working alongside senior leaders, elected members and regional partners to influence strategic housing priorities.
- Leading significant transformation programmes with the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy.
- Being part of a leadership team delivering meaningful change across Birmingham’s housing services.
Qualifications & Experience
- Significant senior leadership experience within housing, homelessness or a related sector.
- Experience leading large‑scale service transformation and improvement programmes.
- Strong expertise in commissioning, procurement, contract management and provider performance.
- Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and creating high‑performing, inclusive cultures.
- Strong commercial and financial management skills, including responsibility for substantial budgets.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders, elected members and strategic partners in a complex political environment.
- Extensive knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing policy and temporary accommodation delivery.
- Experience in temporary accommodation, homelessness, housing management or housing solutions services.
- Experience in strategic commissioning and contract management.
- Experience in property, asset or tenancy management.
- Experience in service redesign, transformation and organisational change.
- Experience in partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors.
- Experience managing complex operational and political environments.
- Experience delivering customer‑focused services that achieve measurable outcomes.
Benefits
- Excellent terms and conditions.
- Generous annual leave.
- A great pension scheme.
- Well‑being support.
- Annual travel passes.
- Discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
We are an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support as needed to ensure a positive and equitable recruitment journey.
Assistant Director of Temporary Accommodation Service employer: Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council is an outstanding employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the Temporary Accommodation Service in one of the UK's largest local authorities. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, generous annual leave, and a robust pension scheme, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises professional growth and inclusivity. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Birmingham's most vulnerable residents while being part of a dynamic leadership team driving transformative change in housing services.
