Housing Options Manager (interim) in Kettering

Avalon Housing, a specialist recruiter for interim and permanent solutions in social housing, are seeking a highly effective Housing Options Manager to lead our front-line housing services. You will be responsible for the overall development, co-ordination, and delivery of a proactive homelessness prevention and advice service, aiming to reduce homelessness and minimise the use of temporary accommodation across the locality.

Key Duties of the Housing Options Manager:

• Lead and manage a team of officers, including five Team Leaders, to achieve high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes for residents.
• Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties in line with homelessness legislation, guidance, and case law through robust casework and assessments.
• Oversee a highly effective triage service with a focus on crisis management and upstream prevention activity.
• Manage housing advice and options budgets, including expenditure forecasting and ensuring value for money.
• Develop and deliver the Council’s Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and related essential policies.
• Promote multi-agency working with internal and external partners to address housing needs and secure settled housing solutions.
• Lead the procurement and future improvements of the Council’s housing advice and homelessness case management software.

Contract Details:

• Competitive Rate: £265 per day via Umbrella or £206.72 per day via PAYE.
• Duration: 3-month initial assignment with the potential for a longer-term extension.
• Working Pattern: Standard 37-hour working week.
• Hybrid Working: Primarily office-based in Kettering, with the option for one day a week working from home.

Requirements:

• Education: Educated to degree standard or possessing a relevant housing qualification (e.g., CIH Membership).
• Knowledge: Detailed, up-to-date knowledge of homelessness legislation and practical understanding of legal challenge routes.
• Experience: Proven track record in managing housing advice or homelessness services, including successful performance and budget management.
• Leadership: Strong evidence of team leadership, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and coach staff to achieve results.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to think and act strategically under pressure.
• Compliance: A clear commitment to equal opportunities and safe working practices, including a willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Mobility: A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work; must be willing to travel between Kettering and Corby as required.

How to Apply:

Please apply for this Housing Options Manager role online or contact Matt at Avalon for a confidential discussion.

Avalon, trading name of Spirehouse Recruitment Limited, is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.