Description
Hillingdon Council is recruiting a Home Finder Team Manager to lead the delivery of Private Rented Sector (PRS) and Temporary Accommodation (TA) supply. This is a critical role at the heart of the housing system - working with landlords, agents and providers to increase supply, improve placements and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.
You will play a key role in delivering MTFS outcomes and improving access to housing for residents. You will lead the Home Finder team, responsible for sourcing, securing and sustaining accommodation supply across PRS and TA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and lead a high-performing Home Finder team
- Secure PRS and TA supply through landlord and provider engagement
- Develop strong relationships with landlords, agents and accommodation providers
- Drive placements and move-on from temporary accommodation
- Manage day-to-day sourcing, referrals and supply pipelines
- Oversee complex negotiations and affordability decisions
- Use data to track supply, performance and outcomes
Why this role matters:
- Bring new properties into use
- Reduce reliance on temporary accommodation
- Enable move-on and improve flow through the system
- Deliver value for money and MTFS savings
Requirements:
- Experience in housing supply, PRS, procurement or partnerships
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with landlords, agents or providers
- A track record of delivering outcomes and managing performance
- The ability to lead a team and drive results at pace
Benefits:
- Flexible Working Hours
- 36 Hour Week
- Generous Holiday Entitlement
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Vivup Benefits
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services
- Travel Support
- Trade Union Membership