Temporary Accommodation Team Lead – Housing & Ops

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Temporary Accommodation Team Manager to enhance operational delivery of services for the homeless. The role demands excellent leadership, experience in public housing, and strong analytical skills. The successful candidate will lead a team in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and partnership engagement. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of temporary accommodation while focusing on community needs.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy, frontline public housing service.
• Experience of public sector housing management or similar.
• Knowledge of private leasing schemes and the needs of homeless households.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Temporary Accommodation team, ensuring high performance.
• Manage operational delivery of temporary accommodation services.
• Develop service improvements alongside team and stakeholder input.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Customer service focus

Budget management

Education

Knowledge of housing management law

Understanding of health and safety obligations

Job description

A local council is seeking a Temporary Accommodation Team Manager to enhance operational delivery of services for the homeless. The role demands excellent leadership, experience in public housing, and strong analytical skills. The successful candidate will lead a team in a dynamic environment, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and partnership engagement. This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of temporary accommodation while focusing on community needs.