Housing Advice and Options Manager (Renters Rights)

Housing Advice and Options Manager (Renters Rights)

North Northamptonshire Council
Contract | Inside IR35

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Advice and Options Manager to lead its service at a critical time of change, supporting delivery ahead of the Renters Rights Act coming into force on 1 May.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Office‑based role, primarily from Kettering
• Travel may be required to Corby or Kettering to meet service needs and attend meetings
• One day per week home working
• Candidates must be local or willing to travel

Pay

• Inside IR35
• Rate negotiable – please specify your required hourly rate with your application

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Housing Advice and Options service, with a focus on the private rented sector
• Prepare and adapt services for upcoming Renters Rights Act changes
• Provide strong people leadership, including performance management
• Drive service improvement, quality standards and operational effectiveness
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and partners to deliver outcomes

About You

• Proven experience within Housing Advice / Options, ideally including private rented sector access work
• Knowledge of, or readiness for, changes introduced by the Renters Rights Act
• A confident leader with a track record of performance management and service transformation
• Able to work in a largely office‑based environment