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Vacancy Description


If youre looking for your next Housing challenge, look no further than West Berkshire Council. We are seeking a strong, experienced manager to join our team as a Housing Operations Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a highly autonomous role that you can make your own, joining a council that invests in their staffs development so they can deliver the best results for our residents.
While the initial onboarding will entail coming into the council offices in Newbury, this role is highly flexible with the opportunity for regular remote working.


ABOUT THE JOB


As Housing Operations Manager, you will manage the operational delivery of the Housing Support and Homelessness Prevention & Relief services, helping team leaders to deliver a range of housing options.
As well as the day-to-day management of housing services, youll need to take on the challenges of working in a multi-discipline team with a positive mindset.
With continuous service improvements within the service such as, a new Housing IT system, a new housing allocations policy and a new emerging housing strategy, this job is an exciting opportunity to embed these changes as part of our mission to become a great housing service.


ABOUT YOU


Having significant housing expertise is essential to delivering this role, particularly in homelessness prevention and relief. Additionally, youll need over three years management experience to take on the challenges of managing a multi-discipline housing team.
As well as possessing a strong knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation, youll need to be able to represent relevant parties in court and have experience in partnership working and service development.
Being a member of CIH or RICS and being educated to degree standard is essential to this role, as well as experience of managing and reporting on complex projects.


ABOUT US


Joining West Berkshire Council, youll be part of a supportive team with a strong set of values. We work with integrity and openness; with everything we do centred on the people in our community.
We care and invest a lot in our staff, aiming to grow you as an individual so you can stay with us for a long time.
Access to leadership and management courses and other qualifications are just some of the possibilities for your continued development.
We also offer a fantastic range of benefits including 29 days annual leave rising to 34 days after 5 years continuous service, flexible remote working and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme. There is also a relocation package available where appropriate.


APPLICATION PROCESS


We wish to make the application process as straightforward as possible, so we just ask that you fill out our online application form and provide further information against a couple of specific questions.
For an informal chat about the role, contact Janet Weekes at 01635 519225 or email at
[Apply online].
Alternatively, contact Rosemeena Khankhara from JGP, our consultants for this vacancy, at 020 7427 8254 or email at [Apply online].
Dont miss out on our excellent Housing Management opportunity. Apply today!
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please complete an online application form.
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