Accommodation Services Leader: Housing Supply & PRS

Hillingdon Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours

36 Hour Week

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Hillingdon Sports & Leisure

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Cycle to Work

Local Government Pension Scheme

Vivup Benefits

Mental Health Support and Counselling

Job summary

Hillingdon Council is seeking an experienced Accommodation Service Manager to lead the housing supply function, including Temporary Accommodation and PRS placements. You will drive performance, improve system flow and reduce reliance on TA while delivering MTFS outcomes.

You will oversee Accommodation and Home Finder teams, ensuring safe, compliant, high-quality services and strong landlord relationships. This role demands strong leadership and results-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accommodation, housing, Temporary Accommodation or PRS services.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance and service delivery.
• Experience managing housing supply, demand and financial pressures.
• Knowledge of housing legislation, property standards and compliance.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing high-performing accommodation and housing supply teams.
• Managing Temporary Accommodation and PRS placements across the borough.
• Driving supply, placements and move-on activity across PRS and temporary accommodation.
• Ensuring accommodation is safe, suitable, compliant and resident-focused.
• Maintaining oversight of procurement activity, workflows and provider performance.
• Monitoring property standards, safeguarding and compliance requirements.
• Building effective relationships with landlords, providers and accommodation partners.
• Using performance data and insight to identify issues and drive improvement.
• Supporting MTFS delivery through cost control, increased supply and reduced reliance on temporary accommodation.
• Driving continuous improvement across accommodation services in a high-demand environment.

Skills

Accommodation leadership

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Housing supply & PRS

Cost control & procurement

Job description

Hillingdon Council is seeking an experienced Accommodation Service Manager to lead the housing supply function, including Temporary Accommodation and PRS placements. You will drive performance, improve system flow and reduce reliance on TA while delivering MTFS outcomes.

You will oversee Accommodation and Home Finder teams, ensuring safe, compliant, high-quality services and strong landlord relationships. This role demands strong leadership and results-focused delivery.