Accommodation Placement Manager

Description:

Accommodation Placement Manager
Location: East London
Rate: £46.87 per hour Umbrella
Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Minimum 2 Days in the Office / 3 Days Working from Home

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Accommodation Placement Officers delivering a high-quality operational service.
Oversee the placement of homeless households into all forms of temporary accommodation.
Ensure the Council meets and discharges its statutory duties under homelessness legislation.
Manage accommodation placements into:

Temporary Accommodation
Private Rented Sector Offers
In-house Acquired Properties
Local Space Schemes
More Homes Initiatives
Private Sector Leasing Schemes
Capital Letters and other accommodation initiatives
Ensure effective utilisation of accommodation stock and minimise void periods.
Manage nomination processes and ensure contractual timescales are achieved.
Monitor accommodation availability and demand to maximise placement opportunities.
Implement effective processes to reduce costs through prompt cancellation of unused bookings.
Ensure accurate casework, placement records and financial information are maintained.
Produce performance reports, management information and service analysis.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with accommodation providers, landlords and partner organisations.
Drive continuous improvement across placement processes and service delivery.Essential Experience
Significant experience within homelessness, temporary accommodation or housing needs services.
Experience managing accommodation placement teams within a local authority setting.
Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and statutory housing duties.
Experience managing temporary accommodation portfolios and placement services.
Proven ability to manage voids, nominations and accommodation utilisation.
Experience working with private rented sector accommodation and housing providers.
Strong understanding of housing procurement and accommodation supply initiatives.
Experience managing budgets, financial controls and cost reduction initiatives.Knowledge & Skills
Excellent understanding of Housing Act 1996 Part VII and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
Strong leadership and staff management skills.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership working abilities.
Strong performance management and reporting experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand housing environment.
Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
If you have a proven background in homelessness services, temporary accommodation management and leading housing placement teams within a local authority environment, we'd be keen to hear from you