Housing Options Service Leader

New Forest District Council; Lyndhurst; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

LEAF values

Job summary

New Forest District Council in Lyndhurst is seeking a Service Manager for Housing Options to lead a dedicated team delivering homelessness prevention, housing advice, and allocations. You will shape strategy and ensure services respond to residents' needs with compassion and results.

The role requires substantial housing experience, strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, and a track record of partnering with providers, health services and voluntary bodies.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in housing and homelessness legislation.
• Ability to lead and develop teams to deliver outcomes.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships across organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing Housing Options team.
• Drive homelessness prevention and early intervention.
• Manage housing register, allocations, advice and statutory functions.
• Oversee budgets, performance and contracts for an effective service.
• Build partnerships with providers, health services and stakeholders.

Skills

Housing management

Homelessness legislation

Leadership

Partnership building

Job description

New Forest District Council in Lyndhurst is seeking a Service Manager for Housing Options to lead a dedicated team delivering homelessness prevention, housing advice, and allocations. You will shape strategy and ensure services respond to residents' needs with compassion and results.

The role requires substantial housing experience, strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, and a track record of partnering with providers, health services and voluntary bodies.