Deputy temporary Accommodation & Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A local government authority in London seeks a motivated manager to lead a frontline team in procuring private sector properties and temporary accommodation for homeless families. Candidates should have strong communication and leadership skills, experience with complex homelessness legislation, and the ability to support vulnerable individuals. This role is crucial for meeting statutory homeless duties and helping families find suitable housing.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to apply complex homeless legislation effectively.
• Track record of leading teams and exceeding targets.
• Ability to communicate and mediate with vulnerable individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a frontline team procuring private sector accommodation.
• Ensure supply of suitable temporary accommodation.
• Lead and motivate team members in a demanding environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Understanding of homelessness legislation

Mediation skills

Knowledge of private sector lettings

Job description

Can you see yourself playing an important role in leading the team who procure private sector properties (PRS) and long-term temporary accommodation for homeless families across Richmond and Wandsworth? If so, this is a unique opportunity to work for a ground-breaking shared staffing structure across both boroughs. You will be primarily responsible for ensuring the supply of cost effective, suitable temporary and private sector accommodation to meet the Councils' statutory homeless duties. About the role Managing a front-line team who actively procure private sector accommodation for clients who are at risk of homelessness in the private housing sector as well as securing properties for the purpose of long-term temporary accommodation. We are looking for a self-motivated manager who has a track record of leading teams, ensuring targets are exceeded, through effective team development and management. If you think you have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a very demanding front line service, we want you to apply.

• To be able to apply working knowledge of complex legislation applicable to the post in particular, homeless legislation, welfare reform.
• 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 property inspections as well as 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