Temporary Accommodation And Procurement Manager

Can you see yourself playing an important role in leading the teams who manage Temporary Accommodation and procure private sector properties for Richmond and Wandsworth homeless families? 

If so, this is a unique opportunity to work for a ground-breaking shared staffing structure across both boroughs.

This key role is primarily responsible for ensuring the allocation and supply of cost effective, suitable temporary and settled accommodation to meet the Councils’ statutory homeless duties.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Manager who can lead diverse teams of Temporary Accommodation and Procurement officers to deliver a high-quality performing customer focussed front line service. 

We want a self-motivated and enthusiastic manager who has a track record of leading teams, ensuring targets are exceeded, through effective team development and management. 

If you think you have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a very demanding front line service, we want you to apply. 

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working including, working from home, compressed hours, job shares and other arrangements. Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Manager Job Profile.docx

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