Housing Options Manager - Castle Point Borough Council

Housing Options Manager - Castle Point Borough Council

Castle Point Borough Council

Permanent, Full Time

Grade 10 £53,460 - £58,506 per annum (SCP 42- 46)

Location: Benfleet

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026

Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Housing Options Manager on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE.

Housing Options Manager

Housing Options Manager

The Opportunity

Are you a forward-thinking housing professional with a deep understanding of homelessness legislation? Do you possess the people skills to lead a high-performing customer facing team?

You will lead a dedicated team to prevent homelessness, shape the local private rental market, and deliver a legally compliant service.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a resilient leader who blends sharp commercial and financial intelligence, who is kind and fair with a deep commitment to social justice. You will have:

• Extensive experience managing or leading a statutory Housing Options or Homelessness service within a UK Local Authority setting.
• Expert, up-to-date knowledge of UK housing law, the Homelessness Code of Guidance, and relevant case law (e.g., vulnerability and affordability metrics).
• Proven experience managing high-pressure capital budgets and commissioning external accommodation providers.
• Hold a CIH Level 5 in Housing (or be prepared to study for)
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to remain calm, authoritative, and non-partisan under political or judicial scrutiny.
• A leadership style rooted in kindness, collaboration, capable of fostering emotional resilience and high performance within a demanding work environment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package with automatic enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave entitlement [e.g., 28-32 days] plus bank holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Free Active Gym membership along with other staff benefits and perks

How to Apply

If you are ready to step into a high-profile management role where your decisions will directly transform lives and you have good people management skills, we would like to receive your application.

Closing date: 1st July 2026

Interview date: 17 July 2026

Related Documents

• PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf (238kb)
• JD - Housing Options Manager.pdf (160kb)

How to apply:  This role is being advertised on behalf of Castle Point Borough Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Castle Point Borough Council website. Please note any applications submitted via the  Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via the Castle Point Borough Council website.

Please click the link to apply HERE.