Housing Options and Homeless Prevention ManagerHillingdonTemporary - 6 MonthsFull TimeSummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager to lead based in Hillingdon and manage their housing services. This role is crucial for delivering high-quality housing advice and preventing homelessness within the community.THE ROLEAs the Housing Options and Homeless Prevention Manager, you will oversee the Housing Options, Move-On, and Homeless Prevention service. Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing the Housing Options, Move-On, and Homeless Prevention teams, ensuring effective performance and development.
• Delivering accurate, flexible, and responsive housing advice, including low-cost home ownership and preventing homelessness.
• Managing operational service delivery to meet performance targets and maintain a resident-first culture.
• Developing and implementing strategic improvements to enhance service delivery and meet corporate priorities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with private sector landlords and housing partners to secure suitable accommodation.
• Handling complex cases, including complaints and judicial reviews, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Overseeing budget management and financial monitoring for the service area.

THE CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will have significant management experience in a similar role within housing or a related field. Additional requirements include:

• Proven track record in managing demand-led teams and complex case work.
• Experience with housing legislation, policy, and case management systems.
• Successful history of implementing innovative, cost-effective solutions and managing complex projects.
• Ability to manage budgets effectively and develop performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong skills in negotiation, project management, and cross-service collaboration.

THE CONTRACT6 months, potential for extension or temp to permThe pay range for the role is £34.00 to £36.00 per hour LTD company rate. The PAYE equivalent is £28.99 to £30.69 per hour, inclusive of holiday.HOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role, please email a copy of your CV to or call to discuss theIf you know someone who might be interested, we offer a £250 referral bonus for every successfully referred candidate!