Purpose To lead the development of strategic business cases for improving financial sustainability and expanding housing support services for Supported Services, identifying sustainable growth opportunities, securing external funding, and shaping the future delivery model to improve outcomes for customers and communities. Key responsibilities/ deliverables 1. Develop comprehensive business cases for improving financial viability and expanding housing support services, for Supported Services, including scope, financial modelling, risks, benefits, and delivery options analysis. 2. Analyse service performance, financial performance, customer needs, and market gaps to inform strategic recommendations. 3. Identify, and assess, a pipeline of external funding opportunities (e.g. local authorities, health partners, A2D suppliers, grants, government programmes). 4. Produce clear, evidence‑based recommendations and reports for Business Simplification, Executive Management Team and Board decision-making. 5. Conduct market research, benchmarking, and horizon scanning to identify sector trends and best practice. 6. Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to co-design and refine proposals. 7. Facilitate workshops and engagement sessions to test ideas and shape service development. 8. Deliver key outputs including business case, funding strategy, and implementation roadmap. 9. Ensure data used within analysis and modelling is accurate, robust, and compliant with governance standards. 10. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation in service design and delivery. Line management Direct reports: 0 Indirect reports: 0 Key internal contacts Customer Directorate teams (Supported Housing, Housing Management, Finance and Treasury Strategy and Insight teams Business Development / Change teams Communications and Marketing IT and Data teams Business Simplification Programme Team Key external contacts Local Authorities (Housing, Homelessness, Commissioning) Health partners and integrated care systems A2D Suppliers Voluntary and community sector organisations Funding bodies and grant providers External consultants and advisors Operating environment/dimensions Customer base: Residents in supported housing and wider housing services Job persona: Hybrid Delegated authority limit: £ Budget: DBS level: Standard Contract management: Potential involvement in funding agreements and partnerships KPIs: Delivery of a business case within agreed Business Simplification Programme timeframes Number and quality of funding opportunities identified Value of potential funding pipeline Stakeholder engagement and satisfaction Mandatory training: As per organisational requirements