Housing Procurement & Partnerships Specialist

Hestia; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hestia is recruiting a Property Procurement Officer for its Homelessness Service in Aldgate. The role sources safe, affordable, and high-quality housing for individuals supported by homelessness prevention and resettlement projects.

You will negotiate with landlords, letting agents, and stakeholders across private and social housing to secure stable accommodation. The ideal candidate has knowledge or training in Housing Law, Tenancy Management, or Homelessness Prevention, with experience in

Qualifications

• Experience negotiating tenancy agreements and building partnerships.
• Strong negotiation and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience in letting, property procurement, or tenancy management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Source safe, affordable, high-quality housing for individuals supported by homelessness prevention and resettlement projects.
• Negotiate with landlords, letting agents and stakeholders in private and social housing sectors.
• Manage records, identify housing risks, and support vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness.
• Work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment to deliver housing outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation

Organisation

Relationship-building

Communication

Job description

Hestia is recruiting a Property Procurement Officer for its Homelessness Service in Aldgate. The role sources safe, affordable, and high-quality housing for individuals supported by homelessness prevention and resettlement projects.

You will negotiate with landlords, letting agents, and stakeholders across private and social housing to secure stable accommodation. The ideal candidate has knowledge or training in Housing Law, Tenancy Management, or Homelessness Prevention, with experience in