Job Description
Accommodation Placement Manager
East London Hybrid Working Available
Rate: £46.87 per hour (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Initial Contract Length: 3 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: 36 Hours per Week
The Role
You will be responsible for managing a team delivering an effective operational service, ensuring homeless households are placed into suitable accommodation to meet or discharge the Council's statutory duties. The role covers all forms of temporary accommodation as well as longer-term housing solutions, including private rented sector offers, acquired accommodation, and other housing initiatives.
This is a key leadership position requiring strong operational management, performance monitoring, and a commitment to delivering positive outcomes for residents while ensuring value for money.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a team responsible for placing homeless households into temporary and settled accommodation.
Ensure the Council meets its statutory homelessness duties and accommodation obligations.
Oversee the effective use of temporary accommodation stock, minimising void periods and maximising occupancy.
Monitor performance against contractual nomination timescales and service targets.
Drive cost efficiencies through effective booking management and cancellation procedures.
Ensure accurate casework recording and financial information is maintained across the service.
Support the delivery of accommodation initiatives, including private rented sector schemes and acquired housing programmes.
Requirements
Significant experience managing homelessness, housing options, or temporary accommodation services within a local authority environment.
Strong understanding of homelessness legislation and local authority housing duties.
Experience leading and developing operational teams within a housing setting.
Knowledge of temporary accommodation management, allocations, nominations, and housing procurement processes.
Proven ability to manage budgets, monitor performance, and deliver service improvements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed operational decisions.
What's on Offer
£46.87 per hour Umbrella.
Inside IR35 contract.
Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension.
Opportunity to lead a high-profile homelessness accommodation service.
Hybrid working arrangements.
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If you have experience managing homelessness or temporary accommodation services and are looking for your next local authority contract opportunity, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
