Job Title: Housing Strategy Manager
Location: Westminster, London
Contract Type: 3-month Contract, Hybrid
Pay Rate: £443/day
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategy Manager to join a local authority in Westminster. The Strategy Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic improvement initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the delivery of critical housing projects, driving impactful outcomes.
- Produce and present high-quality reports to meet the needs of the Leadership Team.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic projects and initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives, making necessary adjustments.
- Provide strategic guidance and support to senior leadership.
- Prepare and deliver reports and presentations to communicate improvement plans and progress.
- Stay informed about housing strategy trends and best practices to facilitate decision-making.
- Manage political processes, ensuring quality and consistency in department interactions.
- Support and oversee external inspection frameworks, ensuring preparedness and implementation of improvement activities.
- Coordinate consultation and engagement efforts with residents and partners to inform service development.
- Ensure diversity and equality considerations are integrated into service development.
- Facilitate appropriate reporting through various governance forums.
Key Skills:
- Agile working to deliver objectives efficiently.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Efficient management and accountability for staff.
- Experience in cross-functional project management.
- Risk management and commitment delivery.
- Knowledge of external inspection frameworks.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of local authority governance and decision-making.
Requirements:
- Extensive experience within housing strategy
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
How to Apply:
If you possess the skills and experience required for this role and are passionate about driving positive change in housing services, please apply now!