Housing Advice and Options Manager

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Northamptonshire is seeking a Housing Advice and Options Manager to lead a housing advice team focused on homelessness prevention. The role involves overseeing service delivery, managing budgets, and developing housing strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing services, team leadership, and partnership building. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £265pd and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing housing services with positive outcomes.
• Confident in analysing data and managing budgets.
• Experience in leading teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of homelessness prevention and housing advice services.
• Lead a team of Housing Team Leaders and specialist officers.
• Develop and implement local Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.
• Strengthen partnerships for effective housing solutions.
• Provide strategic advice on housing and homelessness.

Skills

Understanding of housing and homelessness legislation

Team leadership

Data analysis

Budget management

Building partnerships

Education

Relevant housing qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Housing Advice and Options Manager

Location: Northamptonshire, £265pd (DOE), Full-time, 37hpw | 9am-5:30pm

I'm working with a Council based in Northamptonshire looking for a Housing Advice and Options Manager to lead the delivery of a proactive, customer-focused housing advice and homelessness prevention service within the Public Sector and Government team. This is a vital leadership role, managing multiple teams and driving forward initiatives to reduce homelessness, improve housing outcomes, and minimise the use of temporary accommodation.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee the delivery and performance of homelessness prevention and housing advice services.
• Lead and motivate a team of Housing Team Leaders and specialist officers.
• Manage budgets, performance targets, and service improvements.
• Develop and implement the local Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy.
• Strengthen multi-agency partnerships to deliver effective, person-centred solutions.
• Provide strategic advice on housing and homelessness to senior leadership and partners.

About you:

You'll have a deep understanding of housing and homelessness legislation, proven experience in managing housing services, and a strong record of leading teams to achieve positive outcomes. You'll be confident analysing data, managing budgets, and building partnerships that make a difference in the community.

A relevant housing qualification or equivalent experience is required. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is desirable.

If you're passionate about driving change, leading teams, and helping people find sustainable housing solutions, this is the role for you.

Apply now!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.