Job Description

Responsibilities

To have responsibility for the Property & Place Service – including Property Procurement, Temporary Accommodation, TA Allocations, and the Refugee Resettlement Programme.
To work with the Head of Allocations & Lettings to ensure a housing procurement strategy is in place which meets the Council’s demands for accommodation, ensuring accommodation is procured in a legal, ethical, and accountable manner in line with all current legislation, health and safety laws and regulations.
To provide direction and management to the Temporary Accommodation Management, Allocations and Property Procurement Teams, responding to supply and demand requirements and briefing the Head of Allocations & Lettings on policies and trends impacting on supply, contributing to policy changes as required.
To be responsible for budget management for the Property & Place Service area forecasting and monitoring budgetary projections to deliver the service within budget and produce periodic budget monitoring information.
To lead on new projects and initiatives as required to ensure service delivery and development.
To deputise for the Head of Allocation & Lettings & other Managers in the Housing Solutions service area

Requirements

Educated to degree level, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience within a housing or public service environment.
Experience and proven track-record in managing multi-disciplined teams is essential
Knowledge of the law relating to homelessness, the Code of Guidance and relevant case law, and the ability to apply this knowledge to the provision and management of accommodation.
Working knowledge of housing law relating to security of tenure and the rights and duties of private rented sector tenants and landlords, including protection from eviction and legal processes.
An understanding of current trends in housing need and the ability to devise strategies and policy proposals to meet the council’s service aims.
Experience of budget management

Contract

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Property & Place Manager

Job Description