Service Manager - Housing Options
BBBH42547_1760697544
Posted: 17/10/2025
- Up to £41 per hour + may be negotiable depending on experience
- Bournemouth, Dorset
- Contract
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Service Manager - Housing Options for a Local Authority Client in Bournemouth.
In this role, you will lead a large multidisciplinary housing team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services, shape local housing strategy, and improve access to affordable homes for those in need.
Duties:
- Lead and inspire teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused housing services.
- Ensure statutory duties are met, including homelessness, rehousing, and out-of-hours response.
- Develop and implement strategies for housing, allocations, temporary accommodation, and support services.
- Manage resources and partnerships to drive service improvement, performance, and value for money.
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
- Proven leadership of large teams and successful management of front-line housing services.
- In-depth knowledge of homelessness legislation, housing policy, tenancy management, and housing pathways.
- Experience in strategy and project delivery, including high-profile, complex, or innovative initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder, negotiation, and budget management skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners.
What's on offer:
Salary: £41ph
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
How to apply:
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
- For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.
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Taylor Kirkham
Senior Consultant