Park Avenue are working with a Local Authority in East Anglia, seeking a Housing Needs Consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of their Homelessness Service. The council has seen a significant rise in demand and is looking to ensure their service runs more efficiently.
Working closely with the Corporate Leadership Team, you will lead a deep-dive into several key areas:
Homelessness Prevention: Identifying and implementing strategies to prevent households from becoming homeless.
Housing Demand: Assessing how rising demand is driving referrals to Temporary Accommodation, and developing solutions to manage this more effectively.
Housing Supply and Procurement: Reviewing options for increasing supply, as the council does not have its own housing stock. Your insights will help shape the council's strategic housing function.To succeed in this role, you'll need extensive experience as a Head of Service in Local Government, with a thorough understanding of homelessness legislation, prevention, and housing procurement. This position falls outside IR35.
If you're interested in knowing more, or would like a consultative rundown of the market, please get in touch with a copy of your CV.
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