Interim Head of Housing Needs & Refugee Services

Local Authority
London
Hackney

Starfish Search are working with a Local Authority in London to recruit an Interim Head of Housing Needs & Refugee Services. This role will provide strategic leadership, direction and management of the Council’s Housing Needs and Refugee service.

THE ROLE

You will:

  • Lead on and drive change and transformation to ensure continuous service improvement of the services.
  • Effectively lead on the Council’s initiative to reduce the numbers of households in temporary accommodation.
  • Manage the budgets in relation to temporary accommodation.

You will have:

  • Extensive experience in housing policy, homelessness prevention, and refugee services.
  • A proven track record of budget management and financial planning within a local government context.
  • A strong understanding of the legislative and policy framework governing housing and homelessness.