Interim Assistant Director of Housing Options (London)

An exciting opportunity has emerged for an Assistant Director of Housing Options to join one of Adecco's key London Local Authority clients in a full time (5 days each week, Monday to Friday) interim role. Please note, this role is hybrid working where a strong office presence is required.

Reporting directly into the Strategic Director of Housing, this role sits within our client's homelessness department and falls inside of IR35.

About the Role:
As the Assistant Director of Housing Options, you will play a crucial role in shaping housing initiatives and preventing homelessness across the borough. You will lead with vision and purpose, working closely with a variety of services and partners to ensure residents find stable homes. Your innovative approach will drive improvements and foster collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exemplary operational leadership to ensure effective service delivery and support the council's strategic objectives.
• Champion transformation initiatives to modernise and enhance housing services.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve resident experiences and satisfaction.
• Lead initiatives that empower residents to engage actively in their communities.
• Manage operational planning and financial performance, ensuring robust governance and risk management.
• Develop partnerships with local authorities and organisations to maximise resource efficiency and support council goals.
• Act as an advisor to senior leadership, offering insights into policy and service issues related to homelessness and housing strategy.

What We're Looking For:
To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Experience of delivering improvements in services within a similar environment (ideally Local Government).
• Strong leadership skills that inspire trust and motivate teams.
• The ability to navigate complex political landscapes while fostering collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills to engage diverse audiences effectively.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery and employment.

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Experience in managing teams at a senior level and leading successful change programmes.

If you possess a proven track record of providing an exemplary operational leadership within a homelessness department, and can start at short notice (1 month maximum) then please do apply online.