We are supporting a housing organisation in the North West seeking an experienced Interim Housing Professional to support a time-limited project following a business decision to exit a housing patch in the northwest .
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing tenancy exits and supporting tenants through the process, working closely with local authorities and multi-agency partners to minimise evictions wherever possible.
Key Responsibilities
Manage tenancy exit activity, including issuing Section 21 notices
Progress cases to possession order and court where required
Work proactively with local authorities and partners to prevent homelessness
Support tenants who are disengaged or hard to reach
Provide practical support and guidance to Housing Officers when Housing Managers are unavailable
Undertake occasional two-person visits across Lancashire and Greater Manchester
Requirements
Proven experience in a housing management or tenancy management role
Good working knowledge of housing benefits (no specialist expertise required)
Confident managing possession processes and complex tenancy cases
Strong stakeholder and multi-agency working skills
Contract Details
Initial 6-month contract, with likely extension to 9 months
Largely remote, with site presence around 1-2 day per week
Travel to Cumbria approximately once every 2–3 weeks
Mileage paid between sites (from local hub, not home)