Project Manager / Professional

Colbern Limited; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Addlestone is seeking an experienced Head of Housing Solutions. This role involves ensuring fair allocation of social housing, preventing homelessness, and managing an in-house lettings organization. Candidates should have a proven track record in homelessness advice and a minimum of 3 years line management experience. The position offers £34.43 per hour PAYE or £44.24 per hour limited via umbrella company.

Qualifications

• Proven successful track record in Homelessness and Housing Advice for a Local Authority.
• Minimum of 3 years multidisciplinary line management responsibility.
• Experience of managing Allocation of Social Housing.
• A track record of developing & implementing delivering continuous improvement in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fair allocation of social housing to meet community needs.
• Deliver a holistic Housing Solutions service to prevent homelessness.
• Manage in-house lettings organization for private sector tenancies.
• Minimize use of emergency and temporary accommodation.

Skills

Homelessness and Housing Advice

Line Management

Social Housing Allocation

Service Improvement

Job description

Head of Housing Solutions Housing
Addlestone
Contract
£34.43 per hour PAYE or £44.24 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Head of Housing Solutions Housing

3 days in the office 2 days wfh

This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs

Responsibilities

• To ensure the transparent and fair allocation of social housing to meet the needs of the community and in line with the Corporate Plan and Housing Strategy.
• To deliver a holistic Housing Solutions service to the local community and to prevent homelessness in all tenure types.
• To take a holistic approach to the provision of the service and to ensure that Runnymede is recognised as an inspirational and proactive Local Authority.
• To ensure that the use of the private rented sector in the prevention and relief of homelessness is prioritised and optimised through new initiatives.
• To develop and manage an in-house lettings organisation to facilitate access to private sector tenancies.
• To ensure that homeless residents will have greater access to the support that will enable them to sustain their accommodation option(s).
• To disseminate a greater understanding of homelessness across organisations in Runnymede.
• To facilitate a better understanding of the barriers faced by homeless residents, and how to effectively support them in front-line services.
• To ensure that the Council is fully compliant with homelessness legislation.
• Development of a robust and proactive Homelessness & Rough Sleeper Strategy for Runnymede.
• To minimise the use of emergency and temporary accommodation, seeking prevention alternatives for all households.
• To identify potential additional income streams to limit the cost of homelessness to the General Fund.
• Submit grant applications and where funding is allocated project manage capital or revenue schemes as required to meet the funding requirements.
• Represent Runnymede and where required all Surrey Districts and Boroughs where required at specialist forums including Surrey Strategic Management Board for MAPPA and Surrey Domestic Abuse Executive as required.

Essential Working Experience

• Proven successful track record in Homelessness and Housing Advice for a Local Authority
• Minimum of 3 years multidisciplinary line management responsibility.
• Experience of managing Allocation of Social Housing
• A track record of developing & implementing delivering continuous improvement in service delivery, and improved outcomes.

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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer