Accommodation & Private Sector Housing Specialist

HQN Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Borough Homes is seeking a dynamic individual for a fixed-term 12-month, 37-hour week role focused on housing support and Private Sector Leasing schemes. The role involves liaising with landlords, arranging tenancies, and ensuring safe properties through HHSRS inspections.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes for customers in temporary and permanent accommodations.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing-related support.
• Ability to negotiate with landlords.
• Knowledge of tenant/landlord relations and housing policy.
• Ability to monitor rent accounts and licences/tenancies.

Responsibilities

• Lead in procuring accommodation for Private Sector Leasing and HomeSteps schemes.
• Conduct HHSRS inspections to ensure safety and address hazards.
• Arrange tenancies, negotiate with landlords and agents.
• Source private rented accommodation for Home Step scheme.
• Allocate customers to suitable properties and manage move on from temporary accommodation.
• Coordinate support services with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Customer engagement

Negotiation

Housing support

Property licensing

Rent accounts

Job description

Colchester Borough Homes is seeking a dynamic individual for a fixed-term 12-month, 37-hour week role focused on housing support and Private Sector Leasing schemes. The role involves liaising with landlords, arranging tenancies, and ensuring safe properties through HHSRS inspections.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes for customers in temporary and permanent accommodations.