We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create an inclusive workplace culture that is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. The Housing and Homelessness Service is a very busy environment and faces several challenges to meet the housing needs of citizens of Coventry. The team has grown significantly during the last 12 months, reflecting that Housing & Homelessness are now a key council priority. The team is responsible for delivering statutory homeless services, temporary accommodation, managing the housing register, coordinating support to citizens sleeping rough, commissioning homeless services, and responsibility for housing strategy. The Council has a strategic vision set out in the Housing & Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategies approved in 2019. By becoming part of an expanding team focused on preventing households from becoming homeless and providing tailored support and interventions, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to vulnerable people in our city. Our values support an inclusive workforce; we welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to help ensure equity and respect remain at the heart of everything we do.
Our Values
- Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
- Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
- Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
- Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
- Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
- Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.
Role Overview
As the Supported Housing Strategy Manager, you will develop and deliver Coventry’s Supported Housing Strategy. Working with Housing and Homelessness colleagues, you will lead the design, commissioning, and monitoring of services, ensuring high-quality, coherent offers across the city. You will manage a small team of officers who work with providers to improve existing provision. Your responsibilities include developing the strategy and delivery plan, using data and market intelligence, collaborating with Adult Social Care, NHS, Police, and voluntary sector partners, overseeing performance and quality, coordinating inspections and audits, and leading transformation activities for new service models and funding bids. You will focus on outcomes, ensuring services meet the needs of people with lived experience.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should have experience in housing, commissioning, adult social care, or a related strategic environment, with a strong understanding of supported housing systems and regulatory frameworks. They should be comfortable at both strategic and operational levels, translate complex data into clear plans, and possess strong partnership and negotiation skills. Leadership and project management abilities are essential, as is the drive to influence, negotiate, and build relationships across organisational boundaries. Candidates will be motivated by the opportunity to make a difference and improve quality, strengthen the market, and deliver better outcomes for residents.
All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We offer guaranteed interviews for the following groups:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- People currently in care or who have previously been in care
- Disabled or long‑term health condition holders
Benefits: rewards and benefits package – for more information visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies
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