Accommodation Manager

Are you ready to lead a critical housing service and make a real difference to people facing homelessness? Braintree District Council has an exciting Accommodation Manager opportunity!

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB
Salary: £48,945 - £53,082 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Fixed term contract for 2 years

Role

You will lead the Council’s Accommodation Service, overseeing Temporary Accommodation, Private Rented Sector access and accommodation procurement. You will provide strong operational leadership, managing placements, provider performance and contracts to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation and deliver sustainable housing outcomes. Working with partners, providers and internal teams, you will drive service improvements, ensure value for money, and support people to move into long‑term, secure housing. You will lead a small dedicated team and act as the escalation point for complex cases and operational risk...