Housing Advice and Options Manager

Housing Advice and Options ManagerNorthampton Contract Rate: £250 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Initial Contract Length: 6 Months Working Hours: 37 Hours per WeekRole summaryYou will oversee a multidisciplinary housing service, driving improvements in homelessness prevention, statutory assessments and housing options while reducing reliance on temporary accommodation.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced housing professional with strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of homelessness legislation and a proven track record of delivering effective housing services within a local authority environment.What you will do as a Housing Advice and Options Manager Lead and manage the Housing Advice and Options service, overseeing homelessness assessments, casework, prevention activity and statutory compliance. Manage and develop team leaders and specialist officers, driving performance, service improvements and positive outcomes for residents. Monitor service performance against KPIs, manage budgets and expenditure, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce temporary accommodation costs. Develop and implement homelessness prevention strategies, operational policies and improved working practices, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory guidance. Build effective partnerships with internal departments, external agencies and stakeholders to strengthen homelessness prevention, improve housing outcomes and deliver coordinated ..... full job details .....