Housing Options Team Leader
- Posted 17 August 2026
- LocationHarlow
- Job type Temporary
- Discipline Local Government
- Reference221964
- Contact NameRachel Bennett
Job description
Our client, based in Essex, is currently recruiting for a Housing Options and Advice Team Leader on a 3-month temporary contract.
The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis. The rate is negotiable dependent on experience and whether you have experience using the Hope system.
The ideal candidate will have experience signing off on s184 decisions and also have previous experience managing teams of around 10 people. The candidate must be able to start soon.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
Managing a team of 10 Housing Options Officers
Signing off on s184 decisions
Assisting Housing Options Officers with complex cases
Conducting periodic performance reviews
Ensuring consistently high performance from members of the teams
Experience required:
Experience with the Hope system
Experience managing a team
Working hours:
37 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 09:00-17:00
1 day working from home
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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