A Local Authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Housing Needs Manager to lead Housing Options, Homelessness and Allocations services for a 6-9-month contract.What you''ll be doing:Providing operational leadership across Housing Options, Homelessness and Assessment teamsLine managing team managers and overseeing service performanceEnsuring statutory compliance across homelessness duties and temporary accommodationMonitoring budgets and identifying efficiencies within temporary accommodation spendAnalysing performance data and reporting to senior leadership What you''ll need:Strong leadership experience within Housing Needs / Homelessness servicesUp-to-date knowledge of homelessness legislation and temporary accommodation requirementsConfidence supervising staff and driving service improvementAbility to attend the office 2 days per weekIf you''re an experienced Housing leader available for your next interim assignment, please send your CV with a summary of relevant experience to (url removed).