At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to reduce Temporary Accommodation usage and improve housing solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to transforming housing solutions in Essex.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for impactful change and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital mission to support residents and enhance community living.
- Qualifications: Experience in homelessness services and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We're currently recruiting for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist to support a Housing Solutions Transformation Programme focused on reducing Temporary Accommodation usage and improving move‑on outcomes for residents. The Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist role will lead a dedicated team focused on reducing the number of households in Temporary Accommodation through increased access to PRS accommodation, social housing opportunities and alternative housing pathways. The successful Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist will support service transformation, housing supply initiatives and operational improvement.
The Role
- Lead and manage a Temporary Accommodation Reduction Team.
- Develop move‑on pathways to reduce Temporary Accommodation usage and length of stay.
- Increase access to PRS accommodation and alternative housing solutions.
- Build relationships with landlords, providers, developers and housing partners.
- Identify barriers preventing move‑on and implement practical solutions.
- Support redesign of housing pathways, systems and operational processes.
- Lead transformation and service improvement initiatives linked to homelessness prevention and housing supply.
- Monitor performance data, produce reports and identify cost‑saving opportunities across Temporary Accommodation services.
- Work collaboratively with Housing, Adults Services, Children's Services and external agencies.
Key Requirements
- Significant experience within homelessness, housing solutions or Temporary Accommodation services.
- Experience leading teams and delivering service improvement.
- Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and housing duties.
- Experience developing move‑on pathways and reducing reliance on Temporary Accommodation.
- Experience working with PRS providers, landlords and accommodation partners.
- Experience managing complex housing cases and operational challenges.
- Experience using performance data to drive improvement.
- Transformation or change programme experience is desirable.
Temporary Accommodation Reduction Manager. Job in Essex Move Collective Jobs employer: Broughton Group
Join us in Essex as a Temporary Accommodation Reduction Manager, where you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming housing solutions and making a real difference in the community. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and the chance to lead impactful initiatives that improve the lives of residents. With a focus on reducing reliance on temporary accommodation, you'll have the unique advantage of working closely with various stakeholders to create sustainable housing pathways.
