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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Local Government Housing
Location: South West (Hybrid)
Hours: 37
Duration: 12 months initially
Reference: J88685
Venn Group are currently working with a Local Authority in the South West, who are seeking a Head of Service to Lead the management, development, performance and continuous improvement of all Housing services.
Responsibilities include:
- Work in partnership across the operational management board (OMB), senior management board (SMB), public and private sector partners, customers, and central government to drive the delivery of the Councils services
- Lead the management, development, performance and continuous improvement of all Housing services including, Housing Needs & Homelessness, Tenancy Services and Rent, and Private Sector Housing
- Be responsible for and contribute to housing strategic and business plans and effective policies that form a customer centric service
- Engage and work with the private sector to reduce the number of empty homes and create partnerships to address the council’s priorities
- Own and maximise the use of data, analytics and trends to drive continuous improvement and to use evidence-based practice to make informed decisions
- Identify the needs for affordable housing in the city and encourage the provision of new housing to address these issues
- Proactively develop and maintain partnerships with private sector housing organisations and landlords and create a customer centric service that supports tenants
- Oversee the effective delivery of income ensuring the council maximises income streams, collects the highest levels of rent, while providing an effective value for money
- Evidence of Continuing Personal and Professional Development (CPD) in relation to Housing Management Services
- Chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or working towards CIH or other relevant profession body
- A minimum of foundation degree/Level 5 qualification in housing management
- Evidence of controlling and managing substantial budgets
To apply for this role and for more information, please send your updated CV to Ashleigh Clarke at aclarke@venngroup.com or call 0117 930 8760
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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