What the Job Will Be Doing
* Procuring suitable temporary accommodation and private rented sector (PRS) properties to meet housing demand
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and accommodation providers
* Negotiating rental terms and securing cost-effective accommodation for households in housing need
* Carrying out property inspections to ensure accommodation meets statutory, health and safety, and quality standards
* Managing landlord relationships and ensuring service level agreements are maintained
* Supporting homelessness prevention by increasing the supply of suitable accommodation
* Working closely with Housing Options, Temporary Accommodation and Allocations teams to source appropriate properties
* Monitoring property availability, market trends and procurement performance to maximise housing supply
* Resolving issues relating to property standards, tenancy start dates and accommodation suitability
* Maintaining accurate records, contracts and procurement activity on housing management systems
* Ensuring all procurement activity complies with housing legislation, procurement procedures and organisational policies
What You Will Need
* Experience working as a Procurement Officer, Property Procurement Officer or PRS Procurement Officer within a Local Authority or Housing Association
* Experience sourcing temporary accommodation or private rented sector properties
* Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with landlords and letting agents
* Good knowledge of homelessness legislation and the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
* Understanding of property standards, compliance and housing health and safety requirements
* Experience carrying out property inspections and suitability assessments
* Ability to manage competing priorities and work to challenging targets
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)
Salary description
£30.00 - £34.00 per hour