Accommodation Finding Officer, Allocation & Application

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking an Accommodation Finding Officer to source and secure private rented sector accommodation and other housing solutions. You will work with landlords, housing associations and partner organisations to increase the supply of suitable homes and support the Council in meeting homelessness duties.

This permanent role is grade C-, 36.5 hours per week. Candidates should have experience in property procurement, strong negotiation and stakeholder management, plus a

Qualifications

• Experience in property procurement and the private rented sector.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Record of meeting/exceeding targets and performance measures.
• Knowledge of property standards and housing-related legislation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to analyse information and present solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and procure suitable properties in and around Birmingham.
• Build and maintain relationships with landlords, housing providers and stakeholders.
• Negotiate tenancy arrangements and housing solutions for homelessness.
• Assess property suitability and ensure standards/legislation compliance.
• Support tenancy set-up, inventories and incentive schemes.
• Research market opportunities and new housing supply options.
• Monitor property portfolios and maintain information systems.
• Support service improvement and reporting activities.

Skills

Sales/BD experience

Property procurement

Stakeholder relations

Negotiation

Target achievement

Property standards knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Driving licence & travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accommodation Finding Officer

Permanent

Grade C- £36,581- £45,529

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme

Working 36.5 hours per week

As an Accommodation Finding Officer, you will play a key role in sourcing and securing accommodation solutions through the private rented sector and other housing providers. Working closely with landlords, housing associations and partner organisations, you will help increase the availability of suitable homes and support the Council in meeting its statutory homelessness responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and procuring suitable properties in and around Birmingham.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, housing providers and key stakeholders.
• Negotiating tenancy arrangements and housing solutions for homeless households.
• Assessing property suitability and ensuring accommodation meets required standards and legislation.
• Supporting tenancy set-up processes, including agreements, inventories and incentive schemes.
• Researching market opportunities and identifying new housing supply options.
• Monitoring property portfolios and maintaining accurate property information systems.
• Supporting service improvement projects, performance monitoring and reporting activities.

About You

• Experience working in a sales, marketing, property or business development environment.
• Strong knowledge of property procurement and the private rented sector.
• Experience building relationships with landlords, customers and external stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• A proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets and performance measures.
• Knowledge of property standards and housing-related legislation.
• Strong communication, organisational and customer service skills.
• The ability to analyse information and present solutions to a range of audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• A full driving licence and the ability to travel across Birmingham.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted 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.

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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.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

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