Job Description
Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist
Location: Grays, Essex
Pay Rate: £426.65 per day (PAYE) | £573.42 per day (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office based / 2 days remote
Seven Resourcing are currently recruiting for a Temporary Accommodation Reduction Specialist to support a major Housing Solutions Transformation Programme in Essex.
This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced housing professional to lead strategic initiatives focused on reducing the use of temporary accommodation, improving move-on outcomes, and increasing access to sustainable housing solutions.
The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team responsible for driving innovative and outcome-focused approaches to homelessness prevention, housing supply, and temporary accommodation reduction.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a specialist Temporary Accommodation Reduction Team
* Drive initiatives aimed at reducing the number of households placed in temporary accommodation
* Develop sustainable move-on pathways including Private Rented Sector (PRS), social housing, and alternative accommodation options
* Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, housing providers, developers, and partner agencies
* Identify barriers affecting resident move-on and implement practical solutions
* Support transformation projects focused on improving housing services and reducing demand pressures
* Analyse performance data and provide strategic reports and recommendations to senior leadership
* Contribute to financial efficiencies and reduction of temporary accommodation expenditure
* Represent the service at partnership meetings and strategic forums
* Ensure compliance with homelessness legislation, safeguarding responsibilities, and statutory guidance
Applicant Requirements:
* Significant experience within homelessness, housing solutions, temporary accommodation, or housing management services
* Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and housing duties
* Experience leading teams and delivering service improvement initiatives
* Proven experience developing housing pathways and move-on solutions
* Strong understanding of the Private Rented Sector and housing supply challenges
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to analyse data and drive operational and strategic improvement
* Experience within transformation or change programmes is desirable
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