Team Leader Rehousing & Allocations

Bedford Borough Council; Bedford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Borough Council is seeking a Team Leader for Rehousing and Allocations based in Bedford. The role focuses on helping customers access social housing or private rentals using a holistic, person-centred approach.

Exemption from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act applies, and visa sponsorship is not offered. The post offers a full-time, permanent contract on a 37-hour week, with opportunities for staff development and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing or homelessness services preferred.
• Data-driven and solution-focused approach.

Job description

Job Title

Team Leader Rehousing & Allocations

Grade

BBU11

Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)

BBU11 43,149 - 46,579

Contract Type

Full time permanent

Contract Hours

37.00

Job Advert

If you are passionate about relieving homelessness and unlocking opportunities to help people find and settle in new homes then this could be the role for you.

We are looking for an experienced housing professional that is creative, data driven and solution focused to join our housing transformation programme. The role is Bedford based and focused on helping customers to access social housing or the private rental sector taking a holistic and person centred approach.

We prioritise development opportunities for staff to ensure that you personally can perform to your full potential in the role. You will also find that we have a strong team spirit to work together to achieve our goals. Bedford Borough Housing is a dynamic and forward thinking department that prioritises customer outcomes and was shortlisted as a finalist at the MJ awards this year for best council service team so come and be part of the change and help us end homelessness here in Bedford Borough.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

• a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
• a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
• unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email [e-mail]

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

Additional Vacancy Information

Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)

No

Work Pattern

Full time monday to Friday

Is this an enhanced DBS role?

Yes

Is this a politically restricted role?

No

Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?

Yes

Vacancy Location

Location

Bedfordshire

Location

Borough Hall, Bedford

Is this a designated car user position?

No

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