Senior Housing Options Officer 3-month assignment with potential for extension Hybrid working - minimum two days a week in the office for face-to-face meetings and team support Enhanced DBS required Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage a team of around seven Housing Options Officers within the Relief Team Provide specialist advice and guidance on complex homelessness and housing needs cases Support the team in making legally sound decisions under Part 7 of the Housing Act Drive initiatives to reduce the use of temporary accommodation Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner agencies to deliver multi-agency interventions Act as lead practitioner and service representative in multi-disciplinary settings Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and relevant housing legislation Deliver a customer-focused service with a strong emphasis on prevention and early intervention Essential Requirements: Proven line management experience within Housing Options or Homelessness services Strong and up-to-date knowledge of Part 7 of the Housing Act Significant experience in providing advice on complex and contentious housing matters Demonstrable ability to work in a multi-agency environment Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally with CIH Level 4 (or equivalent qualification or working towards it) Additional Information: Must be able to travel for meetings and partnership work as required Hybrid working arrangement with regular office presence essential for team leadership and customer engagement