Job Title: Group Manager – Housing and Homelessness Services
Job Summary:
The Group Manager plays a pivotal role in the strategic management of housing services, overseeing the delivery of housing related services to residents, providing advice to senior leaders, and ensuring the operation of the housing service is managed professionally.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the Housing and Homelessness Service, providing strategic guidance to senior leaders on all housing related matters.
* Oversee the planning and delivery of commissioning objectives for Housing and the Housing Support Grant, targeting those most in need in the community.
* Develop partnerships with local authorities, regional and national bodies, and other public/private/third sector partners to deliver the housing service.
* Manage the delivery of new affordable housing, oversee grant funding to maximize investment, and develop relationships with departments across the organization.
* Promote the Leasing Scheme Wales, working with private householders or landlords to bring properties back into use, and develop temporary accommodation options.
* Lead on all aspects of housing and homelessness services, working with senior leaders, corporate managers, and service teams to achieve excellence.
* Keep up-to-date with best practice in Housing and Homelessness services, aiming to deliver a modern, innovative service that meets the organization's ambition.
* Implement performance management within the Housing service, including production and monitoring of agreed performance and budget information.
General Duties:
To fulfill general and specific roles and responsibilities detailed in the Health and Safety Policy, Equal Opportunities legislation, and best practice.