Home Finder Team Manager

Home Finder Team Manager - Hillingdon Council Skip to main content Vacancies Hillingdon Council Jobs Vacancies 0 Saved Jobs Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register for an account 0 Saved Jobs Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with LinkedIn Or Email Address: Email Address is a required field Password: Password is a required field Remember username * Required Login Forgot Password? Register Hillingdon Council Jobs Home Finder Team Manager Posted on 22 October 2026 Save job Apply Closing date: 06 November 2026 Department Housing Department is a required field Salary £54,927 - £59,298 per annum Vacancy type Fixed term Hours per week 36 Home Vacancies Home Finder Team Manager About the role 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. About the opportunity 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 We want leaders who: Take ownership and deliver outcomes Build strong external partnerships Thrive in fast-moving environments Are focused on solutions and results for residents What you can expect: 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. About You About us We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range o