Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Housing Solutions Strategy Lead on behalf of Luton Borough Council.
Main purpose of position:
To work to the Transformation Lead in delivering identified work streams to support the Housing Solutions /TA DRP programme.
The role will be responsible for:
*Research data indicating where resources are currently focused and current arrangements for service deliver
*Identify where operational change is necessary and where deficiencies can be made
*Where necessary, design and implement new operating models, processes and frameworks for practice/service delivery
*Engage with staff in the establishment to do so and with officers in related support services whose expertise is needed
*Identify any dependencies on delivering the change
*Report back to the Transformation Lead re progress, barriers or risks to achieving the targeted spend reductions
Skills and Experience:
*Strong understanding of welfare, homelessness, housing policies, homelessness legislation, strategies, and its implementation within a statutory homelessness service.
*Experience of applying strong analytical skills and lateral thinking to develop solutions focused on the aims of the programme delivery.
*Keeping projects plan up to date and keeping to timed deadlines.
*Effective data record keeping of actions, decisions, and risks
*The ability to pre-empt issues and identifying and mitigating actions and plans.
*Building productive and collaborative relationships with all stakeholders, and utilising these to influence and deliver change.
*Working independently and flexibly with a focus on delivering outcomes, not just following process.
*Effective budget, time, and resource management
About Us
Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.
Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.
We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.