Job Description
Housing Options Team Leader - Preston (Temporary Contract)
Location: Preston, Lancashire (Hybrid working may be considered)
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Are you an experienced Housing Options professional ready to step into a leadership role? We're working with a local authority in Preston looking to appoint a Housing Options Team Leader on a temporary basis.
Role Overview:
You'll be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Housing Options Officers who deliver homelessness prevention and housing advice services in line with the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact and support vulnerable residents across the borough.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead day-to-day operations of the Housing Options team.
Oversee complex cases, including homelessness assessments and decisions.
Ensure statutory compliance and quality of service delivery.
Support and develop staff through supervision and guidance.
Liaise with internal departments, landlords, and support services.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in a similar housing role within a local authority.
Strong working knowledge of homelessness legislation (HRA 2017).
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Excellent communication, decision-making, and case management skills.
If you're available and interested, or would like more information, please get in touch today.
Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.
