Strategic Lead - Housing - Local Authority
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Posted: 27/01/2026
- £700 - £1000 per day + Inside IR35
- London
- Contract
My Local Authority client in Greater London is looking to appoint a talented Senior Strategic Lead for Housing on a Contract basis.
A Director / AD-level post.
This role will lead on the MTFS alignment, HRA asset management, Housing Needs / Homelessness and the Housing Improvement Programme.
Local Authority experience is essential.
About the role:
Based in Greater London (Hybrid):
- Work closely with senior leaders, services and transformation colleagues to design the future operating model, covering service and organisational design, roles and capabilities, governance and decision-making, core processes, and the enabling use of technology and data.
- Accountable for the performance of Housing Services, including Landlord and Tenant Services, Housing Needs and Homelessness and HRA asset management, repairs and maintenance and to deliver agreed priorities and outcomes within budget by working across the council, partners and community.
- Accountable for all programmes relating to the Council's housing and HRA.
- Able to confidently and effectively lead a Housing Improvement Programme, with significant sector experience to influence news ways of working and best practice
About you:
You will have the following experiences:
- Extensive experience in Housing Leadership and Improvement.
- Demonstrable experience of HRA management / MTFS alignment.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
- Local Authority / Public Sector experience is essential.
What's on offer:
- Salary: £700-£1000 per day, inside IR35
*negotiable based on experience
*please submit your CV with the rate you require
- Hybrid Working
- Contract type: Contract
- Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday
How to apply
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
About Spencer Clarke Group
Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.
When you join us, you will receive:
- Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
- Free DBS checks
- Post Placement Aftercare
- Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals
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John Shorrock
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