Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.
As the Landlord Solutions Team Leader, you will be an integral member of the team at a time where some of the biggest changes to the rented sector are on the horizon and the role will be a key part of delivering this change. You will also be a key point of contact for service users, officers and stakeholders, to help deliver the Councils statutory obligations under the Housing Act 1996, Part VII and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
The role day to day involves:
* Supervision of the Councils early intervention initiatives to prevent homelessness
* Supervision of our Accommodation Officers who carry out temporary accommodation turnarounds, placements and rent accounts
* Supervision of our Homelessness Prevention team
* Establishing operational links with private sector landlords and lettings agencies to provide suitable properties along with ongoing engagement with the private rented sector
* Attending a variety of meetings to represent the service
For this role you will require GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent and be willing to work towards or hold appropriate housing qualification or equivalent at Level 2.
We are looking for a positive, adaptable, and motivated team leader who wants to help move our service forward and is continually seeking in improve customer service.
The successful candidate will have previous supervisory experience including conducting and administering 1-2-1s and ADRs and have experience of establishing networks and links with internal and external agencies to gain housing solutions to prevent homelessness.
You must be able to demonstrate effective project management skills, be self-disciplined, motivated and be able to work with limited supervision using your own initiative. Strong effective leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment and organising and hosting events such as landlord forums are a key part of the role.
As an employer, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council offers a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance and childcare vouchers.
This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.
Please note that all applications must be received on an online application form. We do not accept CV's and do not keep CV's on file unless part of an application.
Any communication with you will be via email, so please check your email, including spam/junk folders, and WMJobs account on a regular basis after submitting your application.
For any informal enquiries please contract Graeme Aitken
Email Graeme.Aitken@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk
Phone - 02476 376300
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