Temporary Accommodation Team Manager

About the Borough

Found in zone 6 with good transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town which creates the rich sense of community shared across the borough and its residents. Kingston boasts an idyllic riverside location, good shopping and great restaurants, as well as a mix of modern and historic town centre. Kingston has lots of open parklands and cycle routes that help connect the district town centres into an enjoyable place to live and work.

We are passionate about working closely with our residents and vulnerable groups to help them maintain their independence and create a balance between support and independent living.

About the Role and our Ideal Candidate

The role will lead in delivery of the management of temporary accommodation within a wide range of property types including hostels, shared family homes and self‑contained units of accommodation secured under spot‑purchase with specialist providers, leased from private owners and provided within the Council\’s own housing stock.

The role further requires management of the service to ensure properties meet health & safety standards, repairing obligations are met and minimising voids and income loss as well as the ability to manage contractors and relationships with homeless households and housing providers.

Our ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of the needs and services available to residents and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of service providers, advocates and agencies.

The role will also manage the emergency out of hours rota that occasionally requires the post holder to be available for cover if required. Enhancements will be paid in accordance with policy.

About Us

Working within the Housing Needs service of the local authority, the Temporary Accommodation team plays a key role in the delivery of services to local residents.