Somerset Homelessness Board Manager in Taunton

You will be supporting the Somerset Homelessness Board across Somerset. Working on behalf of Somerset Council and its partners, you will be leading on the development and delivery of priority work programmes for the board, ensuring that it delivers on statutory and organisational requirements of Somerset Council to prevent homelessness, end rough sleeping and improve access to accommodation across Somerset. You will be expected to work across a wide range of partners to ensure alignment on delivery of the Somerset Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy. You will lead engagement with partners, service users and the public in the promotion, communication and delivery of statutory strategies and work programmes.

What you'll do - key responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver statutory strategies and action plans for the Somerset Homelessness Board.
• Provide strong leadership to the Board and support working groups to foster a proactive and vibrant Somerset Homelessness Board.
• Develop and manage the agendas, work programme, performance management and reporting arrangements for the Somerset Homelessness Board and its key workstreams.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with a range of partners, including board members, Council leaders and community stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate the Somerset Homelessness Board's performance management system and produce comprehensive reports for the Board that highlight achievements, evaluate effectiveness and identify priority areas for improvement.
• Manage any budgets associated with the Board's coordination.

What we're looking for - knowledge, experience & skills

Essential

• Understanding of local government operations and regulations.
• Knowledge of the Somerset community and its needs.
• Understanding of the NHS, VCFSE and their relationship with local government and communities.
• Understanding of strategic planning and implementation.
• Experience in a management role within local government.
• Experience working with boards and strategic partnership working including the ability to influence and, where appropriate, lead multi‑agency groups and projects to deliver services and initiatives.
• Experience in strategic planning and implementation.
• Experience in programme and project management.
• Degree in Public Administration or demonstrate equivalent qualifications through relevant professional experience.
• Qualification in project and programme management.
• Strong programme leadership skills with ability to influence and gain buy‑in from senior stakeholders and partners.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships including with stakeholders and partners.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines and to motivate others to work effectively.

Desirable

• Experience in performance management.
• Experience working with the NHS or similar organisations.
• Experience in conflict resolution.
• Evidence of work‑related continuing professional development.
• Proactive and ability to work on own initiative with a tenacity and a drive to deliver.
• Conflict resolution skills.

This is a full‑time position working 37 hours per week. The primary work location is County Hall, with opportunities for remote work as per organisational policies. Some travel within the local area may be required. 33 days of annual leave (additional to bank holidays). Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.