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.
Introduction
We’re looking for a dynamic, forward‑thinking leader to help us transform the way we deliver temporary accommodation, private rented sector supply, and resettlement services for residents in housing need. If you’re driven by impact, motivated by challenge, and ready to lead one of the most critical service areas in the borough, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
What’s the role?
You will lead a large multidisciplinary service responsible for:
- Managing and improving the supply of temporary accommodation and private rented sector options
- Ensuring high quality housing management and compliance
- Leading resettlement and sustainment work to help households move on successfully
- Overseeing financial controls, provider payments and contract performance
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
A confident, motivated senior manager who:
- Leads with integrity, energy and credibility
- Builds strong relationships with Members, partners, landlords and stakeholders
- Communicates complex issues clearly and persuasively
- Champions equality, diversity and inclusion in everything you do
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Salary
£64,938 – £69,660 per annum (SMG1). N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum 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 reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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