House Project Team Lead (Job Ref: 4126)
Salary: £50,537
Grade: Level 4, Zone 2
Location: 5 Pancras Square, London N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term/ Secondment for 2 years
Closing Date: Sunday 24th May 2026 at 23:55
Interview: TBC
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
About Camden
At Camden, we’re building somewhere everyone can thrive. We’re committed to making our borough a place where no one is left behind, and where children and young people are supported to reach their full potential.
Our Children’s Services are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with a strong commitment to relational and anti-racist practice. You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation with clear leadership and a genuine focus on impact.
About the Role
Do you want to transform the lives of young people leaving care and help them build a future they can be proud of?
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader to develop and lead Camden’s new House Project—an innovative programme supporting young people in care and care leavers to gain independence, secure their own homes, and thrive in education, employment and training.
This is a unique opportunity to build and shape a service from the ground up, before leading it into long-term success.
In this role, you will:
Working within the fidelity of the National House Project framework, you will collaborate closely with the charity to ensure that young people’s individual needs are met through relational, strengths-based practice that promotes interdependence
You’ll have the chance to make a real difference—supporting young people to move into adulthood with confidence, stability and opportunity.
All About You
You’re a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for care experienced young people.
You will bring:
You’re someone who can think strategically while delivering operationally—able to solve problems, influence others and drive meaningful change.
Additional information
To view the job profile please CLICK HERE
The National House Project is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), established in August 2018. It provides the knowledge, resources and support to establish and maintain Local House Projects. There are currently 23 Local House Projects across England and Scotland with Camden now joining that community. To find out more - Home | The National House Project
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including:
27 days annual leave for new starters, rising to 31 days after 5 years
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working opportunities
Interest free loans
Access to our incredible staff networks
Career development and training
Wellbeing support and activities
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.
Inclusion and Belonging
At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.
Click here for more information on our commitment.
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Asking for Adjustments
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG.