Home Finder Team Manager

Hillingdon Council is recruiting a Home Finder Team Manager to lead the delivery of Private Rented Sector (PRS) and Temporary Accommodation (TA) supply. This is a critical role at the heart of the housing system - working with landlords, agents and providers to increase supply, improve placements and reduce reliance on temporary accommodation. You will play a key role in delivering MTFS outcomes and improving access to housing for residents. You will lead the Home Finder team, responsible for sourcing, securing and sustaining accommodation supply across PRS and TA.

Secure homes. Build supply. Deliver solutions.

You will

• Build and lead a high-performing Home Finder team
• Secure PRS and TA supply through landlord and provider engagement
• Develop strong relationships with landlords, agents and accommodation providers
• Drive placements and move-on from temporary accommodation
• Manage day-to-day sourcing, referrals and supply pipelines
• Oversee complex negotiations and affordability decisions
• Use data to track supply, performance and outcomes

This is a fast-paced, outward-facing role requiring strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and operational leadership.

Why this role matters

This role directly increases housing supply.

You will:

• Bring new properties into use
• Reduce reliance on temporary accommodation
• Enable move-on and improve flow through the system
• Deliver value for money and MTFS savings

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a confident, proactive leader who can influence and deliver in a challenging market.

You will bring:

• Experience in housing supply, PRS, procurement or partnerships
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with landlords, agents or providers
• A track record of delivering outcomes and managing performance
• The ability to lead a team and drive results at pace

• Take ownership and deliver outcomes
• Build strong external partnerships
• Thrive in fast-moving environments
• Are focused on solutions and results for residents

• A high-impact role directly increasing housing supply
• The opportunity to shape PRS and TA sourcing strategies
• A central role in delivering MTFS and service transformation
• Strong leadership support and development opportunities
• Flexible and modern working arrangements

Why Hillingdon

A stable, ambitious council investing in housing services and leadership to meet demand and deliver better outcomes.

Interested? If you're ready to secure supply, build partnerships and make a difference, we want to hear from you. For more information please contact: [email protected].

Please note that both permanent and fixed-term contract opportunities are available. Successful candidates may be considered for either option based on business requirements and candidate preference.