Housing Advice and Options Manager (Renters Rights)

Housing Advice and Options Manager (Renters Rights) North Northamptonshire Council Contract | Inside IR35 North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Advice and Options Manager to lead its service at a critical time of change, supporting delivery ahead of the Renters Rights Act coming into force on 1 May. Location & Working Arrangements * Office‑based role, primarily from Kettering * Travel may be required to Corby or Kettering to meet service needs and attend meetings * One day per week home working * Candidates must be local or willing to travel Pay * Inside IR35 * Rate negotiable – please specify your required hourly rate with your application Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the Housing Advice and Options service, with a focus on the private rented sector * Prepare and adapt services for upcoming Renters Rights Act changes * Provide strong people leadership, including performance management * Drive service improvement, quality standards and operational effectiveness * Work collaboratively with internal teams and partners to deliver outcomes About You * Proven experience within Housing Advice / Options, ideally including private rented sector access work * Knowledge of, or readiness for, changes introduced by the Renters Rights Act * A confident leader with a track record of performance management and service transformation * Able to work in a largely office‑based environment