Head of Supported Housing
CV-LibraryBristol, City of BristolpermanentPosted: 14 May 2026
Apply NowWe are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and have risen to 200th in the FT1000 Fastest Growing Companies in Europe! We are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
We are seeking an experienced Head of Supported Housing to be responsible for operational performance and quality within the Housing & Support function. You’ll be overseeing a key element of our strategic growth plan with the introduction of a Supported Exempt Rent based service. This role will lead the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of this new service which employs a trauma informed approach and a psychologically informed environment. If you’re an experienced Head of Supported Housing and want to be part of a company making a difference to vulnerable people, this could be for you!
What you’ll be doing
* Accountable for all aspects of the operational effectiveness and continuous improvement of our Housing & Support (H&S) department.
* Accountable for the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of our new Supported Exempt Rent service.
* Accountable for networking and developing local relationships with employers and the charitable sector to secure recreational/economic activities for residents
* Accountable for the development and management of a compliant Safeguarding Framework and process.
* Manage and coach remote teams within a defined region to enhance cohesive working and embed a behavioural framework underpinned by THN’s values
* Working alongside the Director of Housing and Support and COO to maintain highly trusting and effective (Provider of Choice) commissioner relationships.
* Support the Director of Housing and Support and the CCO to further develop and improve the new Homelessness Prevention Pathway model.
* Accountable for the management and delivery of Housing & Support (H&S) departmental budgets and strategic objectives.
What you’ll receive
* Salary - £56,000
* 23 days of annual leave
* Blue Light Card
* Referral programme
We are seeking an experienced Head of Supported Housing to be responsible for operational performance and quality within the Housing & Support function. You’ll be overseeing a key element of our strategic growth plan with the introduction of a Supported Exempt Rent based service. This role will lead the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of this new service which employs a trauma informed approach and a psychologically informed environment. If you’re an experienced Head of Supported Housing and want to be part of a company making a difference to vulnerable people, this could be for you!
What you’ll be doing
* Accountable for all aspects of the operational effectiveness and continuous improvement of our Housing & Support (H&S) department.
* Accountable for the mobilisation, scaling up and continuous improvement of our new Supported Exempt Rent service.
* Accountable for networking and developing local relationships with employers and the charitable sector to secure recreational/economic activities for residents
* Accountable for the development and management of a compliant Safeguarding Framework and process.
* Manage and coach remote teams within a defined region to enhance cohesive working and embed a behavioural framework underpinned by THN’s values
* Working alongside the Director of Housing and Support and COO to maintain highly trusting and effective (Provider of Choice) commissioner relationships.
* Support the Director of Housing and Support and the CCO to further develop and improve the new Homelessness Prevention Pathway model.
* Accountable for the management and delivery of Housing & Support (H&S) departmental budgets and strategic objectives.
What you’ll receive
* Salary - £56,000
* 23 days of annual leave
* Blue Light Card
* Referral programme