Housing Supply Officer
Posted 3 days ago by 1749587258
£30 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The Housing Supply Officer role involves supporting a local authority in securing and managing temporary and private rented sector accommodation. This position is crucial for ensuring that the supply of temporary accommodation (TA) and private rented sector (PRS) housing meets demand and quality standards, thereby fulfilling the Council's statutory homelessness duties. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in property procurement, landlord engagement, and tenancy management, aiming to improve housing outcomes for vulnerable households.
Key Responsibilities:
- Procuring PLA (Private Leased Annexes), PSL (Private Sector Leased), and PRS housing that aligns with council policies and quality standards.
- Supporting efforts to reduce the use of emergency accommodation by efficiently sourcing sustainable PRS housing.
- Managing landlord and agent relationships.
- Advising landlords to build confidence in the PRS market and increase the supply of available housing.
- Monitoring and resolving service delivery issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ensuring handbacks of TA/PRS properties are timely, cost-effective, and well-coordinated.
Key Skills:
- Experience in housing procurement, PRS/TA management, or landlord negotiation.
- Good understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and leasehold arrangements.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with external housing suppliers.
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload with excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using housing systems and maintaining accurate records.
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
Salary (Rate): £29.99 per hour
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are currently recruiting for multiple Housing Supply Officers to support a local authority's drive to secure and manage temporary and private rented sector accommodation. This role plays a key part in ensuring that the supply of TA (Temporary Accommodation) and PRS (Private Rented Sector) housing meets both demand and quality standards, helping to fulfil the Council's statutory homelessness duties.
This is an exciting opportunity for a housing professional with strong experience in property procurement, landlord engagement, and tenancy management, looking to make a tangible impact on housing outcomes for vulnerable households.
The Role
As a Housing Supply Officer, you will be part of a proactive team responsible for securing new PRS and TA properties, converting leases to new schemes, and ensuring effective handbacks of all temporary and private accommodation. You'll work closely with landlords, managing agents, and internal housing teams to deliver sustainable housing options that meet policy and legal requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
·Procuring PLA (Private Leased Annexes), PSL (Private Sector Leased), and PRS housing that aligns with council policies and quality standards.
·Supporting efforts to reduce the use of emergency accommodation by efficiently sourcing sustainable PRS housing.
·Managing landlord and agent relationships
·Advising landlords to build confidence in the PRS market and increase the supply of available housing.
·Monitoring and resolving service delivery issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
·Ensuring handbacks of TA/PRS properties are timely, cost-effective, and well-coordinated.
Key Requirements
·Experience in housing procurement, PRS/TA management, or landlord negotiation.
·Good understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and leasehold arrangements.
·Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with external housing suppliers.
·Ability to manage a high-volume workload with excellent organisational and communication skills.
·Proficiency in using housing systems and maintaining accurate records.
·A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
How to Apply
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