Fixed term contract or Secondment opportunity until 31/03/2028
Ref: H7528
The opportunity has arisen for this vacancy within the Accommodation Resourcing Service.
This role leads the Accommodation Resourcing Service, providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure high‑quality, person‑centred housing support for households in temporary accommodation. The postholder oversees staff management, service performance, and compliance with all statutory duties relating to homelessness, temporary accommodation, and safeguarding. Working closely with internal teams and external partners, they ensure that placements are suitable, legally compliant, and effectively managed, while driving initiatives that prevent homelessness, support households with complex needs, and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.
The role also contributes to policy development, service improvement projects, and corporate priorities, representing the service at senior forums and supporting the delivery of key housing strategies. A high level of knowledge and understanding across part 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996 and other associated legislation will be necessary.
Proactively contribute towards being an exemplary social landlord in line with Regulatory requirements by, setting the expectation for professional standards, championing customers (tenants’, leaseholders, licensees, and residents) involvement, facilitating meaningful engagement, using feedback to shape services, and supporting participation in decision-making. Ensure clear communication, resolve issues professionally, and promote residents’ understanding of their rights and responsibilities.
Applicants must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK and access to transport.
A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.
The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.
Interviews Date(s): 30/09/26 and 01/10/26
Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation
The Council is going through a major change as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution. This means that the district and borough councils in Hertfordshire will be replaced by a smaller number of new unitary councils.
The aim is to make local government simpler and more efficient, improve services for residents, and bring decision-making closer to the communities we serve.
What this means for you
If you join Dacorum Borough Council between now and 31 March 2028, you will move to a new organisation on 1 April 2028. Your role will transfer to the new authority, but the way you work and who you report to may change.
While this may be different from what you are used to, it is also a rare and exciting opportunity to join Dacorum at a time of real change.
You will have the chance to help shape the future of local services and be part of building something new.
The new unitary councils will create opportunities for innovation, growth, and better public services. They will offer a more joined-up and forward-looking working environment for employees.
We are committed to supporting our staff and continuing to deliver high-quality services for residents throughout this change. Together, we are building a better future.
