Accommodation Placement Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks a professional to lead the Accommodation Placement Service for a local authority in Walthamstow. You will oversee placement of homeless households into suitable accommodation, managing temporary and longer‑term housing solutions.

The role requires supervising a team, ensuring compliance with homelessness legislation, managing budgets, and delivering cost‑effective services. You will collaborate with providers and internal teams to produce reports and drive service

Qualifications

• Significant experience in homelessness or housing needs.
• Experience managing or supervising a team within housing/public sector.
• Strong understanding of homelessness legislation and local authority duties.
• Experience managing accommodation placements, temporary accommodation, or housing allocations.
• Experience monitoring performance, managing budgets, and delivering cost-effective services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accommodation Placement Service for homeless households.
• Oversee placement across temporary and longer-term housing solutions.
• Ensure contractual nomination timescales are met and monitored.
• Monitor service performance and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Prepare reports and analyze performance data to support service improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Homelessness legislation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Housing qualification

Tools

Housing management software

Job description

Walthamstow, United Kingdom | Posted on 11/06/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the Accommodation Placement Service, ensuring the effective placement of homeless households into suitable accommodation to meet or discharge the Council’s statutory homelessness duties. The postholder will oversee the delivery of accommodation placements across temporary accommodation and longer-term housing solutions, ensuring efficient use of housing stock, compliance with contractual obligations, and effective management of resources and costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team responsible for securing and placing homeless households into appropriate accommodation.
• Ensure the effective delivery of accommodation placements to meet the Council’s statutory duties under homelessness legislation.
• Oversee the use of all forms of accommodation, including temporary accommodation, private rented sector offers, in-house acquisitions, and other housing initiatives.
• Maximise the effective use of available accommodation stock through proactive management of voids and allocations.
• Ensure contractual nomination timescales are met and monitored to maintain strong relationships with accommodation providers and partners.
• Implement and maintain procedures to minimise accommodation costs, including the timely cancellation of unused bookings.
• Monitor service performance, ensuring placements are made efficiently and in accordance with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Ensure accurate case management, financial recording, and data management across the service.
• Manage budgets and expenditure associated with accommodation placements, identifying opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings.
• Provide guidance, support, and performance management to team members to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, accommodation providers, housing partners, and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for homeless households.
• Prepare reports, analyse performance data, and provide recommendations to support service improvement and strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, safeguarding requirements, and corporate policies.

Requirements

• Significant experience in homelessness, housing needs, accommodation placements, or a related housing service.
• Experience managing or supervising a team within a housing or public sector environment.
• Strong understanding of homelessness legislation and local authority duties towards homeless households.
• Experience managing accommodation placements, temporary accommodation, or housing allocation services.
• Experience monitoring performance, managing budgets, and delivering cost-effective services.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound operational decisions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience maintaining accurate case management and financial records.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working with private rented sector accommodation and housing procurement initiatives.
• Knowledge of housing management systems and homelessness case management software.
• Experience working within a local authority housing service.
• Relevant housing qualification or professional accreditation.

Additional Information

• Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF, United Kingdom.