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Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Housing Manager? Do you have subject management expertise in Homelessness Intervention & Prevention? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Homelessness Manager to lead on the continuous improvement and development of the organisations Housing Needs function. As a specialist provider of resource to the Housing, Property & Associated Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a social enterprise offering you the opportunity to make a difference and develop your career as part of modern environment championing continual improvement.
The purpose of the role will be to manage the delivery of a high-quality homelessness prevention and intervention service. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing and maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders and key partners; monitoring key performance activities; the delivery of commission bids; managing budgets; mapping demand and forecasting future pressures; and motivating and leading a team whilst instilling a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrable experience working commercially in Housing Management.
- Homelessness and Housing Needs subject matter expertise.
- Proven experience managing homeless intervention and prevention services.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Housing Act 1996 (parts VI & VII as amended by the Homelessness Act (Apply online only), 1988, 2004.
- Line management, staff motivations, and a track record of promoting innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Bid writing and service commission.
- Budget and contract management.
- Experience in preparing housing policies and strategies.
- Relevant Housing qualifications or certifications.
As an individual you will be a strong leader capable of challenging decision and team building. You will have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, whilst also being a self-starter comfortable with taking responsibility for delivery. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to think on your feet and be ultimately goal orientated. The role will be hybrid based with home working and two days per week working in an office in London. If this role describes you, then please apply without delay for the opportunity to develop your career at a driven yet friendly organisation continually looking to provide a better service to customers. In return you will receive a competitive basic salary and fantastic benefits package that includes an unparalleled contributory pension scheme, extremely generous annual leave entitlement, healthcare, and much more. Apply swiftly to avoid disappointment.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
