Temporary Accommodation Team Manager
26 days ago
Kingston upon Thames
2-3 months contract with a local authority Job Purpose • The Temporary Accommodation Manager will lead develop and deliver the management of hostels and the operational delivery of temporary accommodation within accommodation secured under spot-purchase leased or other forms of procurement. This role will involve offering dispersed properties for statutorily homeless and other clients in accordance with relevant legislation policies and procedures. Key Duties/Accountabilities • Lead and manage the Temporary Accommodation Team ensuring properties meet the required health & safety standards that repairing obligations are met minimising voids and rent loss and managing relationships with homeless households and housing provider landlords and their agents., • Support the Accommodation Services Lead by contributing to the overall development of the temporary accommodation service., • Commission services and activities to secure the best outcomes for service users and deliver optimum value for money in line with the Council s commissioning and contract management frameworks., • Experience of managing a busy frontline public housing service or similar and/or significant technical experience., • Experience of public sector housing management to tenants and/or homeless households or similar., • Knowledge of housing management law repairing and health and safety obligations management of arrears and voids relating to temporary accommodation., • Working hours: 36 hours per week, • The role closes on 11th August 2025 apply ASAP. Requirements • Experience in managing public housing services or similar, • Knowledge of housing management law and health and safety obligations, • Experience in partnership working and negotiation, • Understanding of private leasing schemes and the needs of homeless households Lead, develop and deliver the management of hostels and the operational delivery of temporary accommodation within accommodation secured under spot-purchase, leased or other forms of procurement offering dispersed properties for statutorily homeless and other clients in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Education Knowledge of housing management law, repairing and health and safety obligations management of arrears and voids relating to temporary accommodation Key Skills Compliance Management,Organizational skills,Mediation Experience,Solaris,Facilities Management,Conflict Management,Assistive Technologies,Opera/Guestline/Matrix software,Joint Operations,Sybase,Alternative dispute resolution,negotiation Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1