Mushtaq works for Housing Diversity Network, a training and consultancy organisation helping the housing sector become more inclusive in terms of its leadership, service provision and workforce development. He has worked for several housing and regeneration organisations throughout his career, as well as running his own consultancy business. He was previously Director of Commercial Partnerships at the Jigsaw Group as well as Director of Aksa Homes. He has also worked at a senior level in local authorities for the over fifteen years, including working for large metropolitan councils such as Oldham, Trafford and Lambeth.