Buckingham Futures

Interim Head of Housing – Contract

Location: North London
Contract: 9 Months (with potential extension)
Rate: £650 per day (Umbrella)
Hours: Full Time

Buckingham Futures are working exclusively with a client in North London to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Housing on an initial 9-month contract, with the potential for extension.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing housing services across the organisation, ensuring high-quality service delivery, strong operational performance, and compliance with housing legislation. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction across key housing functions including tenancy management, housing options, homelessness prevention, and neighbourhood services.

You will work closely with senior leadership, elected members, and external partners to drive service improvements, manage operational pressures, and ensure housing services deliver positive outcomes for residents.

Main Duties

Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of housing services
Lead and manage teams across housing management, tenancy services, and homelessness prevention
Ensure compliance with housing legislation, regulatory standards, and local authority policies
Drive service improvement, performance management, and operational efficiency across housing functions
Manage budgets and oversee the effective use of resources within housing services
Work with senior stakeholders, councillors, and partner organisations to deliver housing priorities
Lead on complex housing issues, escalations, and service challenges
Support the development and implementation of housing strategies and policies

Requirements

Significant experience working in a senior housing leadership role (Head of Housing / Senior Housing Manager level)
Strong understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and tenancy management
Proven experience managing large housing teams and operational services
Experience working within a local authority or housing association environment
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing leader to play a key role in supporting the delivery of critical housing services within a large and complex local authority environment.

If this interests you get in contact with Christian on 2028 125 4321 or email: christian@buckinghamfutures.com