Housing Procurement Specialist — Secure Affordable Homes

Hestia; Guildford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will contribute to meeting targets in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment, using your knowledge of Housing Law, tenancy management, and the UK housing market to support vulnerable people at risk of

Qualifications

• Knowledge or training in Housing Law, Tenancy Management, or Homelessness Prevention.
• Strong understanding of the UK housing market, particularly the private rented sector.
• Experience in letting, property procurement, or tenancy management.
• Ability to negotiate tenancy agreements and build partnerships.
• Track record of achieving targets in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Source safe, affordable, high-quality housing for individuals supported by homelessness services.
• Negotiate with landlords, letting agents, and stakeholders in private and social housing.
• Maintain records, identify housing risks, and manage projects independently or collaboratively.
• Meet targets and maintain high standards to deliver positive housing outcomes.

Skills

Negotiation

Organisation

Relationship-building

Job description

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

You will contribute to meeting targets in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment, using your knowledge of Housing Law, tenancy management, and the UK housing market to support vulnerable people at risk of