Job Description:

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Housing Advice and Options Manager on an initial 3 month contract.

Housing Advice and Options Manager
Kettering
£265 per day umbrella

Lead the Drive to Prevent Homelessness. Make a Lasting Impact.
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced Housing Advice and Options Manager to lead the strategic delivery of homelessness prevention and housing advice services across the area. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives by reducing homelessness and supporting individuals and families into safe, sustainable housing solutions.
As part of a forward-thinking Strategic Housing team, you will manage a multi-disciplinary service focused on delivering legally compliant, compassionate and effective interventions for those at risk of homelessness.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and manage a team of housing professionals, including Team Leaders and specialist officers
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality homelessness prevention and housing advice in line with statutory duties
• Oversee triage, assessment, and case management processes to maximise early intervention
• Drive performance and service improvements through strong data management and reporting
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and procurement to ensure value for money and service sustainability
• Build strong partnerships with internal services and external organisations to deliver joined-up housing solutions
• Lead the development and implementation of key strategies and policies, including the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
• Represent the service at senior leadership level, providing expert advice and reporting to senior officers and elected members

What we’re looking for:

• A degree or equivalent relevant qualification, ideally in housing or a related field
• Detailed knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing law and current best practice
• Proven experience of managing housing advice or homelessness services at a senior level
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of developing and motivating high-performing teams
• Experience managing complex budgets, grant funding and procurement
• Strong communication, negotiation and partnership-building skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive service innovation and improvement
• Confident in working in a political environment and advising senior stakeholders
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours support

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation with potential for long term contract extensions.