Accommodation Manager

Are you ready to lead a critical housing service and make a real difference to people facing homelessness? The District Council has an exciting Accommodation Manager opportunity! Location: Essex, CM7 Salary: £48,945 - £53,082 per annum Job Type: Full time, Fixed term contract for 2 years Why choose The District Council? The ambitious forward-thinking Council is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community. The District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Accommodation Manager - The Role: You will lead the Council''s Accommodation Service, overseeing Temporary Accommodation, Private Rented Sector access and accommodation procurement. You will provide strong operational leadership, managing placements, provider performance and contracts to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation and deliver sustainable housing outcomes. Working with partners, providers and internal teams, you will drive service improvements, ensure value for money, and support people to move into ..... full job details .....