Deputy Procurement Manager

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Local government authorities in the UK seek a manager to lead a team focused on helping residents at risk of homelessness find and sustain private sector accommodation. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and legislative skills, with experience in managing high-performing teams. This role directly contributes to improving the lives of residents in need.

Qualifications

• Understanding the suitability of accommodation and ending homeless duty of Discharge of Duty under Section 193(5).
• Good practice around Landlord and tenant legislation.
• Proven skills in handling vulnerable applicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage a front-line team to help residents access accommodation.
• Prevent homelessness and support long-term tenancy sustainability.
• Build strong relationships with partners in the housing sector.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of homelessness legislation

Mediation skills

Ability to manage performance

Job description

Overview

Can you see yourself playing a key role in guiding a dedicated team that helps households at risk of homelessness to secure safe, suitable homes in the private rented sector across Richmond and Wandsworth?

If so, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking shared staffing service with a collaborative approach between two boroughs that's setting a new standard in housing solutions.

You'll be at the heart of a service designed to reduce homelessness and improve housing stability. Your focus will be on ensuring the placement of people into cost-effective private sector accommodation but more than that, you'll ensure those tenancies are sustained long term. By delivering on this, you'll help both councils meet their statutory homelessness duties, while directly improving the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities

• You'll manage a front-line, people-focused team who engage & empower residents at risk of homelessness to access affordable, high-quality private sector accommodation.
• You'll play a key part in ensuring the prevention of homelessness across both boroughs and ensuring residents are supported to sustain their tenancies over the long term. We're looking for a driven, collaborative and self-motivated manager with a proven track record in leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, front-line service.
• You'll need excellent communication skills, a deep understanding of homelessness legislation and the private rented sector, and the ability to manage performance while building strong relationships with partners.
• If you're ready to take on a role where your leadership directly improves lives, we want to hear from you.
• To be able to apply a working knowledge of complex legislation applicable to the post in particular, homeless legislation, welfare reform & landlord & tenant legislation.

Qualifications

• Understanding the suitability of accommodation and ending homeless duty of Discharge of Duty under Section 193(5) - Housing Act 1996 Part VII.
• Good practice around Landlord and tenant legislation including Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• Proven excellent communication, mediation skills in dealing with landlords and applicants, particularly those who may have disabilities or are vulnerable.
• A working knowledge of the private sector Lettings market within a local authority setting
• The ability to apply working knowledge of complex legislation applicable to the role in particular, homeless legislation, case law, welfare benefits, relevant Codes, as well as landlord and tenant law