Safer Accommodation Partnership Development Co-ordinator

 

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking an experienced operational and strategic Safer Accommodation Partnership Development Co-Ordinator to act as the lead contact for the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the Mayor’s Office of Policing and Crime (MOPAC) on matters relating to domestic abuse in the London Borough of Bromley and to provide strong visible leadership of staff dealing with domestic abuse applicants across our Triage & Prevention Services and to play a key role in shaping the Council’s approach to homelessness.

Reporting to the Principal Housing Officer Triage & Prevention you will support the department in improving service delivery through creating new comprehensive ways of ensuring survivors of domestic abuse are supported through their journey to safety.

You will ensure services are high-performing, financially sustainable and focused on delivering positive outcomes for Bromley residents.

This is a pivotal leadership role, requiring the ability to balance operational excellence with long-term strategic planning, partnership working and political awareness.

Provide leadership and direction for the staff dealing with domestic abuse / high risk applicants, ensuring delivery of statutory duties and council priorities.

Lead on and implement Domestic Abuse Strategy, policy development and service transformation, responding to local need and national policy changes.

Drive continuous improvement, performance management and value for money across the service.

Bring strong partnerships with members, internal teams, health partners, registered providers, voluntary organisations, refuges, probation, social care and other stakeholders.

Provide confident, professional advice to elected members and officers on homelessness related matters.

Lead, motivate and develop staff, foster a culture of accountability, inclusivity and service excellence.

You will be a collaborative and creditable manager with substantial experience in homelessness relating to domestic abuse within a local authority or similar complex organisation successful at demonstrating successful outcomes to intervene earlier and prevent homelessness and for the need for temporary accommodation.  You will bring: -

Extensive senior-level experience, across housing.

A strong understanding of housing legislation, regulation and current national policy.

Proven ability to operate in a political environment and provide clear advice to elected members and staff.

Excellent financial, commissioning and performance management skills.

Strong managerial, communication and partnership-working capabilities.

Bromley offers the benefits of working in London whilst retaining a strong sense of local identify and community.  We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, are committed to flexible working, the employee benefits scheme, Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car Scheme, GymFlex, a wide range of local and national discounts, staff wellbeing and continuous professional development and we offer a supportive environment w here senor leaders can make a real impact.

Applications will be assessed based on the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification, which can be found here.

If you would like to speak to the Hiring Manager about the role, please contact Jacqueline Lansley Assistant Director of Homelessness on Jacqui.lansley@bromley.gov.uk for a confidential discussion. 

We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities.  As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment. We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts. 

Please note that we do not accept CV submissions from permanent recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate and would like to contact the Recruitment Team regarding the application process, please email Recruitment.Team@bromley.gov.uk