Our client is currently looking to recruit a Housing Advice and Options Manager on an initial 3 month contract.
Housing Advice and Options Manager
Kettering
£265 per day umbrella
Lead the Drive to Prevent Homelessness. Make a Lasting Impact.
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Housing Advice and Options Manager to lead the strategic delivery of homelessness prevention and housing advice services across the area. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by reducing homelessness and supporting individuals and families into safe, sustainable housing solutions.
As part of a forward-thinking Strategic Housing team, you will manage a multi-disciplinary service focused on delivering legally compliant, compassionate and effective interventions for those at risk of homelessness.
What you’ll be doing:
Lead and manage a team of housing professionals, including Team Leaders and specialist officers
Ensure the delivery of high-quality homelessness prevention and housing advice in line with statutory duties
Oversee triage, assessment, and case management processes to maximise early intervention
Drive performance and service improvements through strong data management and reporting
Manage budgets, forecasts, and procurement to ensure value for money and service sustainability
Build strong partnerships with internal services and external organisations to deliver joined-up housing solutions
Lead the development and implementation of key strategies and policies, including the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
Represent the service at senior leadership level, providing expert advice and reporting to senior officers and elected members What we’re looking for:
A degree or equivalent relevant qualification, ideally in housing or a related field
Detailed knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law and current best practice
Proven experience of managing housing advice or homelessness services at a senior level
Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams
Experience managing complex budgets, grant funding and procurement
Strong communication, negotiation and partnership-building skills
Strategic thinker with the ability to drive service innovation and improvement
Confident in working in a political environment and advising senior stakeholders
Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours support This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for long term contract extensions