Homeless Prevention Manager

A Surrey-based Local Authority is seeking an experienced Homelessness Prevention Service Manager to lead its Housing Options and Homelessness Prevention service.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will oversee the delivery of homelessness prevention, housing advice, and temporary accommodation services, ensuring early and effective intervention to reduce homelessness and improve outcomes for residents.

This is a key operational leadership role focused on driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with partners across housing, support services, and voluntary agencies to strengthen prevention pathways and develop sustainable housing solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Homelessness Prevention and Housing Options teams to deliver effective, customer-focused services.

• Ensure compliance with the Homelessness Reduction Act and related legislation.

• Oversee casework quality, performance targets, and service standards.

• Manage budgets and identify opportunities for savings within Temporary Accommodation.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Drive service improvements and embed a culture of high performance and accountability.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience managing Homelessness Prevention or Housing Options services within a local authority.

• Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation and prevention best practice.

• Proven leadership and change management skills.

• Experience in budget management and performance improvement.

Interviews will be held in the coming weeks.

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to sydney@park-avenue.co.uk.