Housing Team Leader

Oyster Partnership

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Are you a confident and experienced housing professional ready to take on a short-term leadership challenge? Our client in North London are looking to recruit for a Housing Team Leader to join their housing service team on a 3 month contract.In this role, you will:
  • Lead and manage a small team of 2 Housing Officers and 1 Housing Assistant, ensuring high performance and excellent customer service.
  • Oversee tenancy management, including complex cases, legal possession actions, and court attendance.
  • Promote tenancy sustainment and resident engagement across the service.
  • Ensure compliance with housing legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Support service improvement and contribute to strategic objectives.
What they're looking for:
  • Proven experience in housing management, ideally within a local authority or housing association.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing staff and driving performance.
  • In-depth knowledge of social housing legislation and tenancy law.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external agencies, and elected members.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and housing management systems.
This is a great opportunity to step into a leadership role and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced housing environment.If this opportunity interests you, or if you'd like a confidential conversation to explore the role further, please contact me on the details below.

Oyster Partnership