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.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Claire Oldham Claire.Oldham@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£64,938 - £69,660 per annum (SMG1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (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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