Head of Strategic Partnerships

A rapidly expanding housing and specialist accommodation group is seeking an experienced Head of Strategic Partnerships to drive growth across London and the South East. This is a senior, commercially focused role for someone with an established network across housing, care, commissioning, and local government. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating strategic partnerships, securing referral pathways, and generating new accommodation opportunities across supported housing, specialist housing, temporary accommodation, and care-related services. This is not an operational role. We are looking for a proven relationship-builder with a track record of converting partnerships into occupied units, contracts, and sustainable revenue streams. Key Responsibilities of a Head of Strategic Partnerships: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with local authorities, commissioners, care providers, and housing partners. Secure new accommodation opportunities across London and the South East. Establish referral pathways that drive occupancy across specialist and supported housing services. Generate and convert partnership opportunities into contracted placements and long-term arrangements. Build relationships with Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Housing Needs, Procurement, and Commissioning teams. Work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities and expand service delivery. Represent the organisation at partnership meetings, networking events, and sector forums. Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership arrangements.Candidate Requirements Proven track record of securing housing referrals, placements, contracts, or framework agreements within housing, care, or supported accommodation sectors. Established relationships with local authority commissioners, Adult Social Care, Children's Services, Housing teams, NHS bodies, care providers, or Registered Providers. Demonstrable experience generating occupancy, revenue, and growth through strategic partnerships. Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Background within housing, supported housing, social care, commissioning, care provision, or related sectors.Likely current or previous roles: Head of Partnerships, Business Development Director, Commissioning Manager, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Supported Housing Manager, or similar. Experience within supported housing, exempt accommodation, temporary accommodation, homelessness, mental health, learning disabilities, domestic abuse, or supported living services would be advantageous. What's on Offer £60,000 - £120,000+ basic salary, dependent on experience, network, and track record. Performance-related bonus and commission structure. Hybrid working arrangement. Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers. Significant opportunity to influence growth and expansion strategy. Long-term career progression within a rapidly growing organisation.This role is ideal for a well-connected partnerships or business development professional who can demonstrate a history of turning relationships into contracts, referrals, and sustainable occupancy growth. If this Head of Strategic Partnerships role is of interest, please apply or contact (url removed)