Housing Contracts Negotiator (Hybrid)

Positive Employment; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 51.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Descripción de la vacante

Positive Employment is recruiting a Contracts Negotiator for a local government organisation in Kensington, London. You will lead procurement and management of temporary accommodation within the Private Rented Sector, negotiating with landlords and agents to secure suitable properties and favorable terms.

The role is a 3-6 month temporary contract with hybrid working (3 days in the office). You will develop relationships with landlords, monitor contracts, and produce clear reports to support

Formación

• Experience in social or private housing environments.
• Understanding of Private Rented Sector, housing standards and housing benefit.
• Experience in procurement and contract management, including handling under-performance.
• Experience with private landlords, letting agents and accommodation providers.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with limited supervision.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to produce clear reports in plain English.
• Good understanding of equalities and diverse customer needs.

Responsabilidades

• Procure and manage temporary accommodation, direct lets and private rented sector properties.
• Negotiate with landlords, letting agents and accommodation providers to secure suitable properties and favourable terms.
• Support tendering, evaluation and management of accommodation contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and financial requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with landlords, agents and stakeholders.
• Inspect properties to assess suitability and maintain standards.
• Monitor contracts, SLAs and provider performance; address under-performance.
• Analyse demand, supply, performance and financial information for commissioning decisions.
• Support move-on from emergency accommodation and minimise high-cost placements.
• Manage accommodation-related issues and sustain tenancies.
• Support accommodation projects, property management and new contracts.
• Maintain records and produce reports; stay updated on relevant legislation.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Communication

Data analysis

Educación

GCSE English & Maths

HHRS qualification (desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Positive Employment is recruiting a Contracts Negotiator for a local government organisation in Kensington, London. You will lead procurement and management of temporary accommodation within the Private Rented Sector, negotiating with landlords and agents to secure suitable properties and favorable terms.

The role is a 3-6 month temporary contract with hybrid working (3 days in the office). You will develop relationships with landlords, monitor contracts, and produce clear reports to support