Accommodation Solutions Lead Officer

Fixed term contract or Secondment opportunity until 31/03/2028

Ref: H7529

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a vacancy within the Housing Options Service as a Accommodation Solutions Lead Officer.

You will lead and coordinate activity related to the Accommodation Resourcing service. The role requires strong analytical, data and project management skills, alongside the ability to influence decision-making and drive meaningful service improvement.

As Accommodation Solutions Lead Officer, you will work across Housing, Finance, Property, Procurement and senior leadership teams to develop and deliver evidence based strategic solutions, ensuring fulfilment of the Temporary Accommodation and Preventing Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategies.

You will be confident with project management, handling complex data and excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills. You will support the service to complete data returns and support evidence-based decision making, including producing reports and presenting findings to senior management. You will work with stakeholders to help manage relationships and monitor service delivery. You will contribute to innovative approaches that improve outcomes for customers while ensuring regulatory compliance and financial sustainability.

A Enhanced check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.

The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation

The Council is going through a major change as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution. This means that the district and borough councils in Hertfordshire will be replaced by a smaller number of new unitary councils.

The aim is to make local government simpler and more efficient, improve services for residents, and bring decision-making closer to the communities we serve.

What this means for you

If you join Dacorum Borough Council between now and 31 March 2028, you will move to a new organisation on 1 April 2028. Your role will transfer to the new authority, but the way you work and who you report to may change.

While this may be different from what you are used to, it is also a rare and exciting opportunity to join Dacorum at a time of real change.

You will have the chance to help shape the future of local services and be part of building something new.

The new unitary councils will create opportunities for innovation, growth, and better public services. They will offer a more joined-up and forward-looking working environment for employees.

We are committed to supporting our staff and continuing to deliver high-quality services for residents throughout this change. Together, we are building a better future.