Accommodation Finding Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks an Accommodation Finding Officer to secure suitable housing for vulnerable households facing homelessness. This role requires expertise in building relationships with private landlords and negotiating sustainable solutions. Ideal candidates should have a track record in maximizing private rented sector properties and may need a full UK driving license. This position offers the chance to significantly impact community welfare amid Birmingham's housing challenges.

Qualifications

• Successful track record of securing private rented accommodation for vulnerable households.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source and secure suitable accommodation for households facing homelessness.
• Maintain accurate property records and contribute to best practices.
• Negotiate sustainable housing solutions that meet vulnerable households' needs.

Skills

Relationship building with Private Landlords

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of Private Rented Sector

Job description

Accommodation Finding Officer

Permanent

Grade C - £35,412 - £44,075

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Are you looking for a challenging role where you can make a difference?

In a city facing unprecedented financial challenges, Birmingham City Council is seeking a dynamic individual who can demonstrate the expertise, determination, and unwavering resilience required to work within the Accommodation Finding Team securing alternative private rented accommodation.

Birmingham City Council is the largest local authority social landlord in Europe, with a stockprofile of just under 60,000 properties. The Housing Solutions Service is the front door for citizens at risk of homelessness and those in housing crisis. Our overarching strategic priority is to reduce temporary accommodation usage and move people on to secure accommodation.

Due to the limited supply of affordable housing in the city, the Accommodation Finding Team work with private landlords by offering them a range of incentives to encourage them to work with us to provide suitable private rented accommodation for households faced with homelessness.

The ideal candidate will have a successful track record of maximising the growth of Private Rented Sector properties and alternative housing solutions by building on networks and developing exceptional relationships with Private Landlords, Housing Associations, and other housing providers. It is desirable that you have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle as without a vehicle this may limit the amount of visits you can conduct.

Key Attributes:

• Source and secure suitable accommodation in the Private Rented Sector for households facing homelessness, ensuring all placements meet statutory and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate property records and contribute to the development of property standards, policies, and best practice.
• Build strong partnerships with private landlords, housing associations, and accommodation providers to expand our housing options.
• Negotiate proactively to secure sustainable, affordable housing solutions that meet the needs of vulnerable households.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact the Resourcing Team

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.