Accommodation Supply Manager

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

What’s The Role

The Housing Services Directorate is looking to appoint an Accommodation Supply Manager post to effectively manage the Accommodation Supply team. This team is responsible for the procurement and management of temporary and private rented accommodation to be used in discharge of the Council’s homelessness duty. Successful management of this service area will ensure we deliver a high quality, customer-focused approach by ensuring the team builds relationships with providers to increase accommodation supply, cultivating a strong performance culture and ensuring property standards are met.

You will also ensure that the team proactively contributes to the council’s action plan to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Supply Manager that has track record of delivering accommodation supply in a challenging housing market and good knowledge of relevant housing legislation such as the Housing Act 1+85 with a strong understanding of property standards.

You will display dynamic leadership in order to motivate and lead a team made up of a Surveyor, Senior Negotiator and x5 Negotiators.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions
• The job is subject to an Basic DBS check.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Theo Bonner, Accommodation Supply and Resettlement Service Manager. Theo.bonner@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£53,634 - £55,710 per annum (P05)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

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