• Homeless Link Leadership Programmes Autumn 2026

    Application Form

  • Applications close on Tuesday 1 September at 10am.

    Thank you for applying for an Autumn 26 cohort of Homeless Link's leadership programmes. 

    You will have the option to submit your responses in writing or via a video recording. 

    Please note that this is a competitive process and places are limited, so do take time to plan your responses. Applications will be assessed against a scoring matrix (available on request).

    You will be asked to include a short endorsement from your line manager, or a member of your board. You would benefit from having this ready to include in the application before you sit down to complete it.  

    Successful applicants will be notified by Monday 7 September.

  • Format: 000 000 00000.
  • Region (if your organisation operates in multiple regions, please choose the region which you mainly work in)*

  • Choose the programme and cohort you are applying for:

    Please read and confirm the eligibility criteria linked below before selecting the programme and cohort you are applying for.

  • Aspiring Leaders eligibility criteria

    Emerging Leaders eligibility criteria

    Established Leaders - Senior Leaders eligibility criteria

    Established Leaders - CEOs eligibility criteria

  • Which programme are you applying for?*
  • Which cohort are you applying for?*
  • Would you like to submit your application in writing or via video recording?*

  • Please consider the programme outoms, content, and themes below before answering the next two questions: 

    • Aspiring Leaders - Programme Outcomes & Outline
    • Emerging Leaders - Programme Outcomes & Outline
    • Established Leaders - Senior Leaders - Programme Outcomes & Outline
    • Established Leaders - CEOs - Programme Outcomes & Outline

  • Please upload a video recording of no more than ten minutes, answering the following questions: 

    Question 1: What are your goals for your leadership journey over the next 5 years?

    Question 2: Considering the programme content and themes (below), please tell us how you think the programme will benefit your leadership journey. Please consider the impact the programme will have on your personal development and the development of your organisation.

    Question 3: Considering the aims of the programme (below), please outline how you will personally contribute to the achievement of these aims. In your response, please consider how you could utilise your existing knowledge, skills, and experience to benefit other participants.

    Question 4: A key element of the programme is developing a network of peers in an environment that feels safe, trusted and supportive. In order to achieve this, we ask that all participants commit to attending all of the sessions. How will you manage the required time commitment and ensure your organisational capacity doesn’t suffer as a result?

  • Aspiring Leaders aims

    Emerging Leaders aims

    Established Leaders - Senior Leaders aims

    Established Leaders - CEOs aims

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  • Selection process

    Applications will be assessed against a scoring matrix (available on request). Written applications will be reviewed with the applicant’s full name and diversity and inclusion monitoring data removed. 

    Successful applicants will be notified by Monday 7 September.

    Statement on diversity

    One of the aims of Homeless Link’s leadership programme is to create a more equitable, diverse, just and inclusive homelessness sector.

    We are aiming to make the programme itself as accessible and inclusive as possible, from application process through to delivery. Please let us know if you have any suggestions as to how we could make it more accessible. 

  • Optional Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring Form

    We hope to attract a diverse cohort of participants. As part of the application process, we are asking participants to voluntarily submit diversity monitoring data. This data will be used at an aggregated level to help us to evaluate the achievement of our aims and identify ways to help us to improve the programme. The data will not be used in the selection of candidates for the programme.

    We are committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. Our privacy and data protection policy will inform you as to how we look after your personal data. By submitting this form you agree to the policy.

  • Gender
  • Is the gender you identify with the same as your gender registered at birth?
  • Age

  • What is your ethnicity?

    Ethnic origin is not about nationality, place of birth or citizenship. It is about the group to which you perceive you belong. Please tick the appropriate box:

  • Asian or Asian British
  • Black, African, Caribbean or Black British
  • Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
  • White
  • Other ethnic group
  • Do you consider yourself to have a disability or health condition?
  • What is your sexual orientation?
  • Do you have lived experience of homelessness?
  • Should be Empty: