Manchester City Council is hiring a Team Leader to run Etrop Grange, a 69-bed temporary accommodation service for single people and couples experiencing homelessness. The permanent, full-time post is graded at £38,510 to £42,123 a year pro rata, with a bar at £41,177, and applications close at 11:59pm on 18 November 2026.

What the role involves

The team leader will manage the day-to-day operation of Etrop Grange, making sure residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred support. Many residents have complex needs and a history of rough sleeping, so the role covers support planning, safeguarding, service performance and resident outcomes, as well as leading and supervising staff.

The post-holder will work with health services, support providers, housing partners and criminal justice agencies, and support homelessness prevention work and service improvement projects that help residents move on to sustainable housing. The role sits within the council’s Temporary Accommodation Service and supports Manchester’s commitment to ending rough sleeping.

Who can apply

The council is looking for a resilient, motivated and compassionate leader with experience of managing teams and supporting people with complex needs, a strong understanding of homelessness and its causes, and experience of working with partner agencies. The role is full-time at 35 hours a week, on-site, with face-to-face interviews.

Benefits include up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service, a defined benefit pension scheme and enhanced parental and carers’ leave. The appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The council says it cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK. Applications must be made through Manchester City Council’s official jobs portal.