Accommodation Operations Team Leader

Following an ambitious restructure of our teams, this post has been created to work alongside the Accommodation Assets Team Leader and reporting to the new Accommodation Supply Manager post to ensure we are fit for the future and ready to meet our challenges and vision as a council.

It is truly an exciting time to lead in the management and performance of accommodation assets to deliver safe and effective Temporary, Transitional and Settled accommodation provided by the Council to respond to homelessness in Newport. We operate property leasing schemes and the team also leads on liaising with landlords and agents to enable clients to access the private rented sector to reduce homelessness. There is ample opportunity to shape services and make your mark in Newport.

The authority is in the process of re-assessing the housing and housing-related support needs of Newport's citizens which will emerge from the completion of an up-to-date Local Housing Market Assessment.

We are also delivering initiatives to support Welsh Government's vision to end homelessness including implementing the Ending Homelessness Action Plan and developing a Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan.

You will help transform these aspirations into reality by working with colleagues to support the authority's vision of delivering innovative housing and support solutions via both existing and emerging funding streams.

You will also provide effective leadership and act as a key enabler to ensure engagement with and from relevant colleagues across the Council and partner organisations.

We are seeking an ambitious individual with a passion for making a difference to communities in the field of housing. This post offers a wide range of experience, challenges, and personal and professional development to the successful applicant. If you can evidence your ability to deliver effective services and outcomes in this field, we would love to hear from you.

Newport is a leading council with a great deal to offer. Our housing and communities services have delivered excellent outcomes for our residents and we are looking for someone to join our passionate team., We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd

In return for your commitment, we offer an open, friendly working environment with modern working practices and systems. Benefits include a generous annual leave entitlement, professional development, and flexible working.