Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager in Hillingdon for a temporary full-time role. The manager will lead housing services, deliver quality advice, and prevent homelessness in the community. Ideal candidates will have significant management experience in housing, strong negotiation skills, and a proven track record in project management.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience in housing or related field.
• Proven track record in managing demand-led teams and complex case work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Housing Options, Move-On, and Homeless Prevention teams.
• Deliver housing advice and manage operational service delivery.
• Handle complex cases and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Cross-Service Collaboration

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Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager, London Borough of Hillingdon

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Client:

Service Care Solutions

Location:

London Borough of Hillingdon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Description

Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager
Hillingdon
Temporary - 6 Months
Full Time

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager to lead based in Hillingdon and manage their housing services. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality housing advice and preventing homelessness within the community.

THE ROLE

As the Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager, you will oversee the Housing Options, Move-On, and Homeless Prevention service. Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Housing Options, Move-On, and Homeless Prevention teams, ensuring effective performance and development.
• Delivering accurate, flexible, and responsive housing advice, including low-cost home ownership and preventing homelessness.
• Managing operational service delivery to meet performance targets and maintain a resident-first culture.
• Developing and implementing strategic improvements to enhance service delivery and meet corporate priorities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with private sector landlords and housing partners to secure suitable accommodation.
• Handling complex cases, including complaints and judicial reviews, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Overseeing budget management and financial monitoring for the service area.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have significant management experience in a similar role within housing or a related field. Additional requirements include:

• Proven track record in managing demand-led teams and complex case work.
• Experience with housing legislation, policy, and case management systems.
• Successful history of implementing innovative, cost-effective solutions and managing complex projects.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and develop performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong skills in negotiation, project management, and cross-service collaboration.