Housing Options Team Leader

Contract - Permanent 

Hours - 37 hours 

Salary- NJC Grade H1 SCP 27 - 30 £38,220 - £40,777 per annum

Closing Date- 24th August 2026 at 12 Noon 

Blackpool Council is committed to creating a fair place where aspiration and ambition are encouraged. We are looking for an experienced, motivated and proactive Housing Options Team Leader to help lead our Housing Options Service and make a real difference to the lives of residents facing housing difficulties and homelessness.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in delivering the Council's statutory homelessness and housing allocation functions, whilst leading a dedicated, specialist team focused on early intervention,  preventing homelessness, supporting vulnerable residents, sustaining tenancies and improving housing outcomes across Blackpool.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer-focused services, have substantial experience in homelessness and housing options, and can inspire and develop others, we would love to hear from you.

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