Housing Related Support Commissioning Manager

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role is £53,460 (pro rata for part-time colleagues) 

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Are you passionate about improving housing outcomes and making a lasting difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Housing Related Support Commissioning Manager to lead the strategic commissioning and development of supported accommodation services across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area.

In this influential role, you will shape and deliver a sustainable pipeline of supported housing that meets both current and future needs. Working collaboratively with people who use housing support services, supported housing providers, developers, strategic partners, and colleagues across the Council, you will help create housing solutions that enable individuals to live independently and thrive.

By championing accessible, adaptable, and person-centred accommodation, you will play a key role in building stronger communities, increasing access to settled housing, and ensuring people have safe, secure, and sustainable homes. This is an exciting opportunity to influence system-wide change and deliver meaningful outcomes for residents.

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead the commissioning and development of supported accommodation services for adults requiring housing-related support.
• Drive service improvement and enhance the performance of commissioned housing support services.
• Champion co-production, ensuring that people with lived experience help shape commissioning decisions and service development.
• Develop commissioning strategies and strengthen relationships with providers, developers, and partners to build a robust accommodation pipeline.
• Lead strategic needs assessments and undertake regular market engagement activities.
• Promote innovation and national best practice across the homelessness and supported housing sectors.
• Work closely with contracted providers to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services.
• Identify opportunities to improve service pathways, increase move-on options, and reduce reliance on temporary and emergency accommodation.
• Support providers to develop and implement service improvement plans where required.
• Monitor market trends, emerging needs, risks, and service performance to inform strategic planning.
• Improve value for money and contribute to reducing expenditure on costly temporary accommodation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Education to A-Level standard or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• A strong understanding of housing legislation, commissioning, procurement, and contract management principles.
• Experience working within housing, homelessness, supported housing, social care, or a related field.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and analytical skills.
• Proven experience of procurement, contract monitoring, performance management, and quality assurance.
• The ability to develop effective partnerships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

We are looking for someone who:

• Communicates confidently and effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Analyses complex information and translates it into clear recommendations and actions.
• Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for residents and communities.
• Champions innovation, continuous improvement, and person-centred approaches.

Why join us?

• Make a tangible difference to housing services and the lives of local residents.
• Play a key strategic role in delivering our homelessness prevention and housing objectives.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Benefit from a blend of office-based and agile working arrangements.
• Access ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

If you're ready to take on a role where your expertise can shape services, influence strategy, and improve lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Want to find out more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracey Kybert, Specialist Housing Programme Lead, at tracey.kybert@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or on 01202 093740 or Ben Tomlin, Head of Strategic Housing & Partnerships, at ben.tomlin@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or on 01202 123388.

 Interviews will take place on 22nd October 2026

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK. 

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About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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