Homelessness Prevention & Housing Options Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a strategic leader to head the Housing Advice and Options Service for a local authority in North Northamptonshire. The role focuses on homelessness prevention, housing options and delivering high-quality, compliant services.

You will drive partnership working, service improvement and governance, while modelling customer-focused practice and ensuring value for money. CIH membership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
• Experience managing housing advice or housing options services.
• Experience leading homelessness transformation programmes.
• CIH Membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Housing Advice and Options Service.
• Provide leadership to 5 Team Leaders, 1 Senior Landlord Liaison Officer and 1 Reviews Officer.
• Ensure statutory duties and high-quality homelessness prevention outcomes.
• Monitor service performance and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Develop housing policies, strategies and service improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets and demand-led expenditure.

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a strategic leader to head the Housing Advice and Options Service for a local authority in North Northamptonshire. The role focuses on homelessness prevention, housing options and delivering high-quality, compliant services.

You will drive partnership working, service improvement and governance, while modelling customer-focused practice and ensuring value for money. CIH membership is preferred.