Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council · Bournemouth, England · £53k
This is a live UK-based role at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 18 September 2026. Listed as open until 27 October 2026.
Job Introduction Starting salary for this role is £53,460 (pro rata for part-time colleagues) This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP . Learn more in our ‘ More than just a job’ brochure on our careers site. 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 stron…
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