We are supporting a housing organisation in the North West seeking an experienced Interim Housing Professional to support a time-limited project following a business decision to exit a housing patch in the northwest .
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing tenancy exits and supporting tenants through the process, working closely with local authorities and multi-agency partners to minimise evictions wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage tenancy exit activity, including issuing Section 21 notices
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Progress cases to possession order and court where required
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Work proactively with local authorities and partners to prevent homelessness
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Support tenants who are disengaged or hard to reach
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Provide practical support and guidance to Housing Officers when Housing Managers are unavailable
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Undertake occasional two-person visits across Lancashire and Greater Manchester
Requirements
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Proven experience in a housing management or tenancy management role
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Good working knowledge of housing benefits (no specialist expertise required)
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Confident managing possession processes and complex tenancy cases
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Strong stakeholder and multi-agency working skills
Contract Details
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Initial 6-month contract, with likely extension to 9 months
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Largely remote, with site presence around 1-2 day per week
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Travel to Cumbria approximately once every 2–3 weeks
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Mileage paid between sites (from local hub, not home)