Accommodation Sourcing & Allocation Officer

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Híbrido; GBP 37.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Sales/BD experience

Property procurement

Stakeholder relations

Negotiation

Target achievement

Property standards knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Driving licence & travel

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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