A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Head of Homelessness to join one of Adecco''s leading Local Government clients in a temporary contract. This a full time role (5 days each week, Monday to Friday) and interviews will take place in late March/ early April 2026.Our client is based in London and office attendance is required for a minimum of 3 days each week. As a member of the extended management team, you will work collaboratively across the department and with other Heads of Service and directors to ensure the effective and efficient development and delivery of council services that support departmental and council objectives. You will undertake the role of being the strategic lead in the service area.Reporting into the Director of Homelessness on a daily basis, you will be responsible for the professional lead for all aspects of homelessness and rough sleeping which includes:Homelessness assessment (triage, prevention and relief service)Single Homeless ServiceTackling rough sleepingReviewsYou will be responsible for a service budget and will deliver services and the associated savings programme and transformation projects within that budget envelope. Other key elements of this role include: Leading, managing and developing staff teams and ensuring compliance with the council''s performance management system and all HR policies and procedures. Being accountable for associated budget and have affordable plans in place to deliver the annual budget and Medium Term ..... full job details .....