Accommodation Procurement Officer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as an Accommodation Procurement Officer, where you will play a crucial role in supporting homeless households. This dynamic position involves collaborating with various teams to procure suitable accommodation, ensuring compliance with legislation, and conducting inspections. You will leverage your negotiation skills and data management expertise to make a tangible impact in the community. With a commitment to innovation and collaboration, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant borough that values diversity and growth.

Benefits

Generous leave package

Competitive pension

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in data management and reporting.
• Ability to produce accurate and concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Procure quality accommodation for homeless households.
• Negotiate with stakeholders and provide expert property advice.
• Conduct property inspections professionally and promptly.

Skills

Data Management

Negotiation

Report Writing

Property Inspection

Job description

Accommodation Procurement Officer

About us

Tower Hamlets is one of London’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs, known for its creativity, enterprise, and cultural life. Covering just eight square miles, it offers a unique environment for growth and community. As a Council, we are committed to ongoing improvement and making a tangible impact. We foster a dynamic workplace where collaboration, passion, and pride are valued. We also offer a generous leave package, a competitive pension, and flexible working arrangements.

About the role

We are seeking an Accommodation Procurement Officer to join our Housing Options Accommodation Procurement Team. Your role will involve procuring quality accommodation to support the Council’s duties towards homeless and potentially homeless households, including care leavers.

You will collaborate with Housing Officers, Through Care Services, the Children’s Placement Team, and other partners to ensure properties are affordable, suitable, and compliant with legislation. You will also conduct inspections professionally and promptly.

Key responsibilities include negotiating with stakeholders, providing expert advice on property standards and costs, and following up on inspections. A valid driving license is essential, as you will carry out inspections of properties both within and outside Tower Hamlets, including temporary accommodation and hostels.

Experience in data management and reporting is required, along with the ability to produce accurate, concise reports as needed.

If you wish to discuss this role confidentially, please contact Sohid Miah.

Our Vision & Values

Tower Hamlets aims for residents to be aspirational, independent, and have equal access to opportunities. We want to be a borough residents are proud of, and a council that is outcome-driven, innovative, and collaborative. We embrace our TOWER values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellent, Respect.