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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Hammersmith. Are looking for a Housing Strategy & Policy Lead to join their organisation.

Job Role: Housing Strategy & Policy Lead
Temporary or Permanent: Temp
Possible End Date: April 2026
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Hammersmith
Office Based/Hybrid: 3 days in office per week
Rate of Pay (Umbrella and Inside IR35): £550 per day



Key Responsibilities:

• We are looking for an experienced and dynamic person to develop and matrix manage the Housing Strategy & Policy officers to drive and assure business strategy and transformation.
• You will lead the development of evidence-led cross-cutting corporate policy and practices, which align with the Council’s vision and values, unify strategies and objectives and can be implemented to provide value for money and improve outcomes for residents.
• As a principal policy adviser to the Director of Housing and DMT Housing, you will provide high-level advice to inform strategic decisions on the Council's goals, service delivery and cost-effective use of resources. 
• You will have responsibility to ensure Housing Strategy & Policy Change Programme is implemented linked to the Social Housing Act.
• You will ensure residents are engaged and voices heard as part of the Strategy and Policy programme of work.
• You will work with the senior responsible owners to ensure the service identifies the appropriate metrics to track progress of the implementation of policies.
• You will work with senior management to shape and develop the Strategy & Policy offer and be pivotal in the way the service delivers a challenging change programme.

Job Requirements:

• We are looking for someone who wants to work in a challenging and fast paced role to drive change and improvements in an ambitious local authority.
• You will look for and apply the best ideas from elsewhere and share a passion for our values.
• You will be experienced working in a matrix way with subject matter experts and senior managers across the Council and with residents and partners
• Have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience as a Housing Strategy & Policy Lead or equivalent.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to tareeq.smith@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact Tareeq on 020 3854 4911 to discuss further.

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