Housing Procurement Specialist - Homelessness Services

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

Job summary

Hestia is seeking a Property Procurement Officer to source safe, affordable, high-quality housing for individuals supported by homelessness prevention and resettlement projects in Aldgate. The role involves negotiating with landlords, letting agents and stakeholders across private and social housing sectors to secure suitable accommodation.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Housing Law, Tenancy Management or Homelessness Prevention, with experience in letting or property procurement.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have knowledge or training in Housing Law, Tenancy Management, or Homelessness Prevention, along with a strong understanding of the UK housing market, particularly the private rented sector and challenges of sourcing affordable housing.
• They will possess experience in letting, property procurement, or tenancy management, and be skilled in negotiating tenancy agreements and building partnerships.
• A track record of achieving targets in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment is essential.
• The role requires excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage records, identify housing risks, and work both independently and collaboratively to support vulnerable individuals, including those at risk of homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Source safe, affordable and high-quality housing for individuals supported by homelessness prevention projects.
• Negotiate with landlords, letting agents and stakeholders in private and social housing sectors.
• Manage records, identify housing risks and coordinate tenancy management activities.
• Work independently and with teams to support vulnerable individuals at risk of homelessness.

Skills

Housing Law

Tenancy management

Homelessness prevention

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Hestia is seeking a Property Procurement Officer to source safe, affordable, high-quality housing for individuals supported by homelessness prevention and resettlement projects in Aldgate. The role involves negotiating with landlords, letting agents and stakeholders across private and social housing sectors to secure suitable accommodation.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Housing Law, Tenancy Management or Homelessness Prevention, with experience in letting or property procurement.