Housing Supply Officer

Colbern Limited; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colbern Limited seeks an experienced Housing Supply Officer to enhance the provision of temporary and private rented sector housing. The successful candidate will manage relationships with landlords, procure properties, and work with the Housing Supply Team to meet local authority requirements. This hybrid role will require regular office visits and site meetings, making effective relationship-building skills essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing services and procurement.
• Ability to manage relationships with landlords and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of local authorities' homelessness duties.

Responsibilities

• Improve supply of TA and PRS housing to meet local authority needs.
• Secure PRS for residents exiting temporary accommodation.
• Build trust with landlords to increase property supply.

Skills

Procurement

Relationship Management

Market Analysis

Compliance Knowledge

Job description

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Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Supply Officer.

The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield’s private rented sector meets residents' needs. The aim of the Market Management is operationalised by the provision of a range of PRS interventions and initiatives including emergency and temporary accommodation and PRS Housing Services, including procurement, allocation, and management services.

The Housing Supply Officer will ensure the supply of TA and PRS housing meets demand and standards. The Housing Supply Team will acquire new TA and PRS housing in line with policies and procedures. The team will also work with suppliers to convert existing leases onto new leasing schemes and ensure the timely and effective handbacks of all types of temporary and privately rented accommodation. Additionally, the Housing Supply Officer will:

• Work with the market to improve the supply of TA and PRS Housing to fulfill the LA homelessness duties
• Increase the number of households exiting emergency and temporary accommodation by efficiently securing PRS for residents in need
• Procure Private Rented Sector properties on commercially sustainable terms for use by Enfield households and manage relationships with landlords on behalf of Enfield Let (Housing Gateway) and the Council
• Procure Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties suitable for temporary use while more sustainable housing solutions are secured
• Provide advice and guidance to landlords to build trust in the PRS market and develop relationships to increase supply
• Record and monitor service delivery issues and complaints to implement corrective processes

The role is hybrid, with attendance at our office in Edmonton once a week. The successful candidate will also need to visit sites to meet managing agents and landlords.

PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience, and expertise.

The recruitment process begins with your CV submission. If shortlisted, Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or about other opportunities. Colbern Limited and our clients are an equal opportunities employer.