Birmingham City Council
Strategic Lead - Accommodation Finding Service
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Strategic Lead - Accommodation Finding Service
Strategic Lead – Accommodation Finding Service
Permanent Role
Grade 6: £54,495–£64,811 (Consultation grade, subject to Pay Equity Review) Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week
⚠️ Important Note: Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
About the Role
Birmingham City Council is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Strategic Lead for the Accommodation Finding Service to drive innovative housing solutions that prevent and relieve homelessness across the city.
This pivotal leadership role sits within the Housing Solution & Support Service, providing strategic direction and leadership to grow and diversify housing supply through partnerships with private landlords, housing providers, and key stakeholders.
You will:
- Lead a dedicated team focused on sourcing accommodation, developing property portfolios, and creating sustainable housing pathways for residents at risk of homelessness.
- Work closely with senior leaders across Housing Services to shape strategy, influence policy, and drive service improvements aligned with Birmingham’s homelessness prevention agenda.
Primary Responsibilities
Your role will involve:
- Operational & strategic leadership of the Accommodation Finding Service.
- Driving growth in private rented sector (PRS) and alternative housing options to increase accommodation supply.
- Building and maintaining strong partnerships with landlords, housing associations, and housing providers.
- Overseeing property sourcing, accommodation matching, and inspection processes to ensure suitability and compliance.
- Utilising market intelligence, data, and research to identify new housing opportunities and improve service outcomes.
- Managing budgets, resources, and performance to deliver value for money and meet key targets.
- Providing strategic leadership, mentorship, and deputising support to the Head of Service when required.
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About You
We are looking for a strategic leader with sharp commercial acumen and a proven history of delivering growth, partnerships, and service transformation. You should:
Must-Have Qualifications & Experience
- Significant senior leadership experience in sales, business development, housing, property, or a related field.
- Proven track record of achieving ambitious performance targets and delivering measurable business growth.
- Strong experience in developing and managing partnerships across diverse stakeholders (landlords, housing associations, public sector).
- Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
- Experience in leading teams, managing performance, and driving continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of housing, homelessness, or PRS legislation and best practices.
- Ability to analyse complex data and translate insights into business cases, strategic plans, or practical solutions.
Key Person Specification (Required Qualities)
✔ Degree-level qualification or equivalent substantial professional experience. ✔ Strong commercial, sales, or business development expertise. ✔ Experience in managing complex services, budgets, and resources. ✔ Proven leadership, project management, and change management abilities. ✔ Ability to present complex information to senior stakeholders. ✔ A commitment to customer outcomes with a focus on preventing homelessness. ✔ Alignment with Birmingham City Council’s values and behaviours.
Why Join Us?
Impactful Contributions You’ll Make
- Help shape Birmingham’s homelessness prevention strategy and housing supply future.
- Lead innovative programmes that transform the lives of vulnerable households.
- Influence strategic decision-making across the Council and partner organisations.
- Build new housing industry collaborations for sustainable growth.
- Drive an ambitious, transformative, and scalable service with high potential.
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Additional Benefits
- Work in one of Europe’s largest local authorities, making a real difference.
- Collaborate with a passionate team delivering excellent public services.
- Develop your career within Birmingham City Council’s diverse and dynamic organisation.
Application & Inclusion
⚠️ Essential Application Requirement: Please ensure your up-to-date CV is uploaded via the application portal—shortlisting is based on CVs.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and we recognise that—at this senior level—ethnic minority representation is currently underrealised. We will use positive action to ensure diverse shortlisting, which may extend timelines. We consider this a necessary step to achieve equity.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to: ✔ Employing people with disabilities wherever possible. ✔ Providing reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process. Let us know how we can best support you.
Contact for Informal Queries
For any professional discussions, email: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk
Additional Checks
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK is mandatory prior to any offer stage.
Job Description Reference: A9546
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