Temporary Accommodation Team Manager, Kingston upon Thames
Client:
CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD
Location:
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
cf2a4c8f0529
Job Views:
7
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
Job Description:
Job Description
* 2-3 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
The Temporary Accommodation Manager will lead, develop, and deliver the management of hostels and the operational delivery of temporary accommodation within accommodation secured under spot-purchase, leased, or other forms of procurement. This role involves offering dispersed properties for statutorily homeless and other clients in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Lead and manage the Temporary Accommodation Team, ensuring properties meet health & safety standards, repair obligations are met, minimizing voids and rent loss, and managing relationships with homeless households and housing provider landlords and their agents.
* Support the Accommodation Services Lead by contributing to the overall development of the temporary accommodation service.
* Commission services and activities to secure the best outcomes for service users and deliver value for money, in line with the Council’s frameworks.
* Translate internal and external intelligence to adapt and improve services according to demand.
Essential Experience Required
* Experience managing a busy, frontline public housing service or similar, and/or significant technical experience.
* Experience in public sector housing management to tenants and/or homeless households or similar.
* Experience of partnership working, influencing, and negotiating for successful outcomes.
Essential Qualification Required
* Knowledge of housing management law, repairing obligations, health and safety, managing arrears and voids relating to temporary accommodation.
* Knowledge of private leasing schemes, Hostels, Emergency Accommodation, and the needs of homeless households.
Additional information to note
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* The role closes on 11th August 2025, apply ASAP.
Requirements
* Experience in managing public housing services or similar.
* Knowledge of housing management law and health and safety obligations.
* Experience in partnership working and negotiation.
* Understanding of private leasing schemes and the needs of homeless households.
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