Accommodation Sourcing Manager

Tate Recruitment; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accommodation Sourcing Manager for an interim role focused on government contracts in the UK. This remote position requires expertise in sourcing accommodation and a strong understanding of compliance and procurement practices in the public sector. Key responsibilities include advising on acquisition strategies and providing market intelligence on housing availability. The assignment offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £35.00 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven track record sourcing/procuring accommodation for government contracts.
• Strong knowledge of HMO licensing, planning regulations, and compliance.
• Familiarity with Home Office/MOJ accommodation standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert on asylum accommodation provision.
• Advise on acquisition strategies and market intelligence.
• Interpret public sector documentation and advise on pricing.

Skills

Sourcing accommodation for government contracts

Knowledge of HMO licensing and planning regulations

Advising on acquisition strategies

Market intelligence on rental trends

Understanding public sector tender documentation

Job description

Accommodation Sourcing Manager (Interim / Contract)

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

Are you an expert in sourcing accommodation for government contracts?

We’re looking for a highly experienced Accommodation Sourcing Manager (also known as Property Acquisition Manager or similar) to support a major public sector accommodation and service project.

About the Role

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.

Must-Have Experience

• 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

Key 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

Hourly Rate : up to £35.00 DOE

Hours : 37.5 per week

Location : Remote (UK-based)

Contract Type : Interim / Temporary Assignment