Head of Temporary Accommodation and Support

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Adecco Full time
Job Opportunity: Head of Accommodation Support

Adecco is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Head of Accommodation Support. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Local Government client in a temporary contract, until they recruit permanently for the post.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and motivating managers and their teams to ensure the provision of consistent and high-quality services to customers. This will involve developing and delivering continuous improvements in all aspects of the service, as well as identifying, securing, deploying, and managing the resources necessary for the service area to meet or exceed its objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Planning and ensuring service delivery within a complex/diverse service area, controlling operational activities, and ensuring professional standards are delivered.
  2. Developing service plans to meet strategic business goals, ensuring full compliance with all internal and external standards.
  3. Ensuring the development and delivery of continuous improvements in all aspects of the service.
  4. Identifying, securing, deploying, and managing the resources necessary for the service area to meet or exceed its objectives.
Requirements
  1. Demonstrable track record and background of consistent achievement at senior level in a local authority or large complex organisation.
  2. Experience of establishing and implementing business planning processes and performance management systems to ensure appropriate and cost-effective service delivery.
  3. Significant experience of leadership at a senior level in a large organisation with evidence of the personal and professional qualities that have made a positive difference.
  4. Proven track record, with evidence of personal impact, in leading, at a senior level, operational teams to deliver improved outcomes that meet the policy objectives of the organisation.
  5. Proven track record in leading, at a senior level, the strategic design and direction of services.
  6. Significant track record in executing team and individual performance effectively.

Please note that due to the urgent nature of this vacancy, all applicants must be able to start within one month's notice. A car driver/owner is not required.

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