Overview
Please note our client is a 4-day-week employer. Our client is a small, independent housing association providing general and supported housing for single homeless people across London. Their mission is to provide housing and skills development to people in need, providing a safe space in which they can attain independence.
Responsibilities
As interim Head of Housing Services, you will provide inspiring leadership to your housing operations team, supporting staff to achieve tangible social impact and/or recovery outcomes in line with the organisation’s mission and with funder’s contractual obligations. You will act as strategic lead for income, service and performance management of our client’s property portfolio, ensuring compliance of housing stock and tenancy matters within legal and statutory requirements. You will prepare and present accurate performance reports for the entire portfolio, reporting on voids, rent management and tenant engagement outcomes to the CEO and local authority partners, identifying corrective action where needed. You will develop and manage effective allocation processes for maximum occupancy and will work closely with other delivery colleagues to ensure that housing is accessible and operates in line with any funding criteria.
Qualifications
To apply for this role, you will have experience of managing housing services (general needs or homelessness), including budget management and performance reporting. You will have demonstrable experience of managing and developing housing staff (including managing staff across dispersed locations) and will have strong networking and negotiating skills. You will have knowledge of housing law, statutory and regulatory, and will have good practice requirements of housing providers (especially as it relates to housing management and health & safety). Overall, you will be an experienced housing management professional, passionate about delivering high quality housing services to a variety of people.
Application Process
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!
Working Hours
Please note this role will be working 4 days a week (32 hours), 3 days in the office or across services, and 1 day from home.
Availability
Please only apply if you are available immediately or have no more than a 1 month notice period.
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