Team Leader - Tenancy Sustainment

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Council is seeking a Team Leader - Tenancy Sustainment within its Housing Assets and Investment team to lead a team of Tenancy Sustainment Officers and oversee support plans, risk management and interventions for tenants with complex needs.

You will collaborate with partner agencies to manage safeguarding concerns and ensure residents receive coordinated and effective support, contributing to positive tenancy outcomes across County Durham.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Tenancy Sustainment Officers.
• Oversee support plans, risk management and interventions for tenants with complex needs.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to manage safeguarding concerns and ensure coordinated and effective support.

Job description

Could you lead a team that helps residents maintain successful tenancies and achieve positive outcomes?

We’re looking for a Team Leader - Tenancy Sustainment to join our Housing Assets and Investment team on a temporary basis.

You’ll lead and support a team of Tenancy Sustainment Officers, overseeing support plans, risk management and interventions for tenants with complex needs. You’ll also work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to manage safeguarding concerns and ensure residents receive coordinated and effective support.

This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a real difference to residents across County Durham, while strengthening partnership working and continuously improving the service we provide.

This role is temporary until January 2028 to cover maternity leave, or until the substantive postholder returns, whichever is sooner.