Regional Head - Housing and Homelessness

Are you ready to step into a high profile role where you will be responsible for the growth and development of services in Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow and Bath and nearby areas?

This post is offered as a fixed term contract until February 2026 (maternity cover)

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader to join us in the role of Regional Head, where you will play a pivotal role in the management and successful growth of St Mungo s Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow sub region; making a difference in helping to end homelessness and rebuild lives.

In the role of Regional Head, you will provide effective leadership and direct line management to senior and service managers ensuring best practice and consistently high standards of service is delivered to our clients.

You will implement an effective strategy for developing and growing the sub-region s services, winning contracts for providing new services and retaining existing contracts to build continued growth and support for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness.

You will oversee a variety of client services across H&F and Hounslow including 2 large accommodation pathways, specific women s only accommodation, rough sleeping assessment centre and navigator service, and our homeless health coordination programme.

You will build and maintain excellent partnership working with external service providers, local authorities and partner organisations.

You will work with a recovery focused approach, keeping client involvement as a priority, ensuring the voices of people with lived experience are included to help shape and develop services to meet the individual and complex needs of our clients.

About you

We are looking for an experienced leader who has overseen teams delivering services to groups of vulnerable clients, in either a supported housing, support, care or other relevant environment.

• You should demonstrate a track record of effective operational leadership and management of staff across dispersed locations, working through a line-management structure, including through a period of substantial change.
• Your business/service development experience will demonstrate your ability to successfully negotiate for contracts for the provision of services (either as a supplier or purchaser) and to win new business.
• You will have a person centred approach, and a genuine interest in putting clients at the centre of your work.

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 13 January 2025

Interview and assessments on: week commencing 20 January 2025

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits