At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Temporary Accommodation Service, ensuring high-quality support for those in need.
- Company: Birmingham City Council, dedicated to making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with significant impact on local communities and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and help vulnerable residents find stable housing.
- Qualifications: Experience in housing or homelessness management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 45091 - 53460 £ per year.
Birmingham City Council are looking for an experienced and motivated manager to support the leadership of the Temporary Accommodation (TA) Service. This is a key operational role where you will oversee the delivery of high‑quality, compliant and cost‑effective temporary accommodation, supporting the Council to meet its statutory homelessness duties and wider housing priorities. You will play a critical role in managing a service operating at significant scale, with over 5,500 households currently in temporary accommodation and increasing demand across the city.
The service continues to grow, with new accommodation sites and provision being mobilised to respond to demand and reduce reliance on Bed and Breakfast provision. You will work as part of a wider management team across a number of key functional areas within Temporary Accommodation, including lettings and allocations, income and financial performance, move‑on support, and complaints, reviews and contract management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact frontline service during a period of significant change, supporting improvements in quality, performance and outcomes while helping households move on into suitable long‑term housing. You will be part of a forward‑thinking service, focused on innovation, performance, and making a real difference to the lives of citizens.
What you will be doing:
- Support the day‑to‑day operation and ongoing development of the Temporary Accommodation Service
- Ensure statutory homelessness duties are met through the provision of suitable emergency and interim accommodation
- Support the reduction and elimination of inappropriate accommodation, including the use of Bed and Breakfast
- Monitor and manage TA performance, including occupancy levels, voids, and move‑on outcomes
- Oversee tenancy support and ensure households are supported to move on into settled accommodation in a timely way
- Manage housing benefit processes, and rent arrears prevention to maximise income and reduce financial risk
- Ensure properties meet required health & safety standards and compliance requirements, including inspections and risk assessments
- Lead and develop teams, embedding a high‑performing, customer‑focused and continuous improvement culture
- Work collaboratively with casework services and wider housing teams to deliver coordinated housing solutions
- Use data and insight to monitor performance, identify issues, and drive service improvements
- Respond to complex cases, complaints, and legal challenges, ensuring decisions are compliant with legislation and policy
About you:
- We are looking for confident and experienced managers who can operate effectively within a complex, fast‑paced and high‑demand environment.
- Experience in a similar role within housing, homelessness, or a related frontline service
- An understanding of homelessness legislation and Temporary Accommodation provision
- An understanding of licence management, property or asset management, and service delivery
- Experience of working within a performance‑driven environment
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data and insight to improve service delivery
- Experience of managing complex operational services and resolving challenging issues
- The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external partners
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience of managing performance, driving improvement and implementing change
- A commitment to delivering high‑quality services and improving outcomes for vulnerable residents
This role is hybrid, with working arrangements based on service needs and requiring attendance at face‑to‑face meetings. Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application. For any informal enquiries please contact, quoting reference 4414. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Birmingham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a tangible impact on the lives of vulnerable residents. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful change in the community. The hybrid working model and focus on inclusivity further enhance the appeal of this role, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a rewarding career in public service.
