Deputy Temporary Accommodation & Procurement Manager

LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES & LB WANDSWORTH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Deputy Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Manager to lead the procurement of private sector properties for homeless families. The role involves managing a front-line team and requires strong communication and leadership skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of homelessness legislation. This full-time position offers a salary range between £46,206 and £55,992 per annum, with additional benefits such as 40 days of annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

40 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Ability to apply complex legislation related to homelessness.
• Skills in dealing with landlords and vulnerable applicants.

Responsibilities

• Manage front-line team to procure private sector accommodation.
• Ensure supply meets Councils' statutory duties.

Skills

Working knowledge of complex legislation

Understanding accommodation suitability

Good practice around property inspections

Excellent communication and mediation skills

Working knowledge of the private sector lettings market

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Manager

Salary Range: £46,206 - £55,992 per annum

Fixed Term- Fulltime

Location: 2nd floor Bridas House, 90 Putney Bridge Road, London, SW18 1HR

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

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.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date: Sunday 26th October 2025.

Shortlisting Date: W/C 27th October 2025.

Interview Date: TBC.

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Useful Information

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.