Head of Housing Solutions

Pay Grade: MGM3 - £67,095 pa inc LW rising in annual increments £82,405 pa

Contract Type: Permanent

Can you use your specialist knowledge, skills and your leadership to provide the best possible services to support our approach to tackling homelessness in Lambeth?

We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to join our team as our Head of Housing Solutions at Lambeth Council. If you are passionate about improving services for our residents and working in a quick paced environment, then this is the right role for you.

About the role:

You will be the expert lead for homelessness and housing advice services, applying your specialist knowledge and skills to provide the best possible services to respond to homelessness. This includes the strategic and operational management of homelessness services, temporary accommodation, and housing allocations.

In addition, the post holder will lead on the delivery and development of strategic commissioning intentions and developments for temporary accommodation for homeless households and other vulnerable groups as appropriate.

The successful candidate will have a passion and drive for improvement and have worked in a culture that has encompassed the customer as the centre of all its business and has a proven record of providing the best possible service which meet customers’ needs and aspirations and fulfils the council’s vision, policies and objectives.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

CLICK HERE – Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information:

To arrange for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jo Meeks on email at jmeeks@lambeth.gov.uk

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 15th October 2023

Interview date/s: To be confirmed.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.