Temporary Accommodation & Private Sector Service Manager temp

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a Temporary Accommodation and Private Sector Service Manager to join one of Badenoch & Clarks leading public sector clients in a temporary role, initially for three months.Working from home due to the current pandemic, this is a full time role (36 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with our South London client and may well get extended beyond three months should the successful candidate perform well. Key elements of the role include:* Managing The Property Management, Temporary Accommodation and Finance Team, who are responsible for procuring, allocating and managing emergency, temporary and private sector accommodation, taking into account statutory requirements and housing legislation.* Providing management support and direction to the officers in delivering an effective and responsive service, to match the varying needs and demands of the clients and the service.* Liaising with customers to review service requirements and resolve problems.* Agreeing rates with providers in the provision of nightly paid accommodation, taking into account the relevant policies and budgets.* Responsibility for the procurement of private sector accommodation and agreeing incentives (£250k approx.) and rent levels, in accordance with relevant policies and budgets. * Responsibility for the maximisation of income collection (£2m approx) and arrears reduction for all households in their managed accommodation.* Being responsible for the day-to-day line management of the Property Management Team and the Private Sector Team providing guidance and direction. * Organising and planning the work of the team, motivating and supporting the staff, identifying and meeting training needs, regular one to one meetings, annual appraisals etc.* Managing a portfolio of accommodation, ensuring that resources are effectively utilised, including assessments, allocating, letting, void and income management.* Responsible for the delivery of a lettings agency, including compliance with relevant legislation and legal requirements are met.* Developing and maintaining a healthy pipeline of good quality temporary and private rented sector accommodation, ensuring that properties meet relevant legislation and guidelines.* Working with and negotiating with private sector landlords, letting agents, managing agents and other internal and external partners to identify, develop and implement a range of new initiatives to increase the supply of good quality accommodation within the private rented sector for households in housing need.Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 Part VI and VII as well as welfare benefits (including Universal Credit) is essential for this post. Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria, and who ideally are available on a short notice period (1-4 weeks) need apply for this post.Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: Required skills

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Tempary Accommodation/ Private Rental