Accommodation Sourcing Manager

Tate; Camden Town; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector consultancy is seeking a specialist for a temporary role focused on asylum accommodation. The successful candidate will provide expertise on procurement strategies, advise on market trends, and support bid submissions. This role requires a strong understanding of government frameworks and property compliance, with an immediate start and a competitive day rate.

Qualifications

• Proven track record sourcing accommodation for government contracts.
• Deep understanding of frameworks like AASC and relevant regulations.
• Familiarity with Home Office/MOJ accommodation standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert on asylum accommodation provision.
• Advise on acquisition strategies and pricing for public sector projects.
• Draft/review technical responses for bid submissions.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in asylum accommodation

Market intelligence on rental trends

Understanding of public sector frameworks

HMO licensing and property compliance knowledge

Job description

This is a temporary assignment with a critical impact. You'll provide specialist insight into the asylum accommodation sector, helping our client shape a competitive, compliant, and innovative proposal for a major public sector accommodation and service project.,

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert on asylum accommodation provision
• Advise on acquisition strategies (block leasing, housing associations, landlord incentives)
• Provide market intelligence on rental trends and regional housing availability
• Interpret public sector accommodation and tender documentation and advise on pricing, risk, and mobilisation
• Draft/review technical responses for the bid team
• Identify innovative solutions for void risk, compliance, and service user integration
• Liaise with legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment
• Benchmark cost-per-bed, void costs, and acquisition timelines
• Attend bid meetings and Home Office engagement events

Qualifications

• Proven track record sourcing/procuring accommodation for:
  • Government contracts (e.g. asylum, post-prison housing)
  • Home Office or Ministry of Justice frameworks
  • Deep understanding of frameworks like AASC, or similar
  • Strong knowledge of HMO licensing, planning regulations, and property compliance
  • Familiarity with Home Office/MOJ accommodation standards and delivery models

Contract Details

Remote | Competitive day rate | 37.5 hours/week | Immediate Start | Contract Role