Housing Supply Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing sector seeks a Housing Supply Officer to ensure adequate temporary and private rented housing supply. The ideal candidate will negotiate with landlords, manage procurement processes, and have relevant legislative knowledge, along with a driving license for site visits. This hybrid role requires one day a week in the Edmonton office and offers a competitive salary according to experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with several parties to achieve successful outcomes.
• Knowledge of current legislation related to TA and PRS housing acquisition and leasing.
• Driving license and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with agents and landlords for procuring and renewing housing.
• Monitor procurement processes to meet targets within timelines.
• Work with suppliers to convert leases and manage temporary accommodation.

Skills

Negotiation

Collaboration

Legislation Knowledge

Education

Relevant education or equivalent experience

Job description

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• The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield’s private rented sector meets resident’s 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 Housing Supply Team will also work with suppliers to convert existing leases onto new leasing schemes and ensure the timely and effective hand backs of all types of temporary and privately rented accommodation.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Negotiate with managing agents and landlords to procure and renew various forms of leased temporary and settled accommodation to meet the needs of homeless clients.
  
• Monitor, maintain, and carry out all duties and responsibilities to achieve the target levels of procurement within timescales.
  
• Negotiate with managing agents, landlords, and tenants to procure and allocate suitable private rented accommodation as a homeless prevention measure or as a means of discharging duty for clients accommodated in temporary accommodation.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Experience of working with several parties to achieve a successful outcome is essential.
  
• Experience working with current legislation related to the acquisition and leasing of property used as TA and PRS Housing is essential.
  
• Relevant education or equivalent experience is essential.
  

Additional information to note

• Working hours: 35 hours per week.
  
• The role is a hybrid role with attendance at the office in Edmonton 1 day a week. The successful candidate will be required to go on-site to meet managing agents and landlords.
  
• Having a driving license is essential with the ability to drive and have access to own vehicle.
  

The closing date for this position is 20 th June 2025

Requirements

Requirements

• Experience of working with several parties to achieve a successful outcome
  
• Experience working with current legislation related to the acquisition and leasing of property used as TA and PRS Housing
  
• Relevant education or equivalent experience
  
• Driving license and access to own vehicle