Adult Team Leader (Permanent, Part Time)

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are seeking a motivated and experienced Income and Tenancy Sustainment Lead to join our newly transformed Housing Management Service. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities.

As Income and Tenancy Sustainment Lead, you will play a crucial role in driving forward our mission to enhance services for our council tenants. Our service is making significant strides in improving tenant satisfaction and operational efficiency, and we are looking for a motivated leader to continue this momentum.

You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative strategies and initiatives that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of respect and fairness. In this pivotal role, you will lead operational teams responsible for income collection, tenancy sustainment, and housing for older people. Your strategic vision and empathetic approach will be essential in achieving exceptional outcomes for our tenants and communities.

You will work closely with the Head of Housing Management to support the strategic direction of the housing service, ensuring that our tenants receive the highest level of care and service. You will possess a deep understanding of housing management, including income collection, tenancy sustainment, and housing for older people.

Your leadership and dedication will contribute to the overall success of our housing service, ensuring financial stability and compliance while making a real difference in the lives of our tenants. If you are a motivational leader with a passion for enhancing community wellbeing and fostering a culture of respect and fairness, we invite you to apply for this pivotal role.

Working together across our councils and with our partners in the public, private, and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We provide homes and services to almost 7,000 council tenants across the districts. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts.

Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Program.

We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). We are committed to supporting equality and diversity; Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.