Housing Supply Officer

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Initial 3-month contract

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a Housing Supply Officer for a North London council. The role concentrates on sourcing and securing PRS and temporary accommodation, and on building strong landlord relationships to support homelessness duties.

You will manage property supply, negotiate leases, and coordinate inspections, with hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the Enfield office) and a 35-hour week. The initial contract is 3 months, inside IR35, paying £30.10 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing procurement, housing supply or PRS housing services.
• Understanding PRS housing, leasing arrangements and homelessness duties.
• Experience engaging with private landlords, letting agents and providers to secure suitable accommodation.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent organisation and record-keeping abilities.
• Ability to attend the Enfield office and undertake local inspections as required.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure TA and PRS properties to meet local housing demand and quality standards.
• Negotiate leasing arrangements with landlords and providers, including PLA and PSL properties.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landlords, letting agents and providers.
• Support households moving out of emergency and temporary accommodation by securing suitable private rented housing solutions.
• Manage the conversion of existing leases onto new leasing schemes and coordinate handback of accommodation.
• Undertake property inspections and ensure accommodation meets standards and service requirements.
• Monitor and resolve service delivery issues, landlord concerns and complaints, maintain accurate records.

Skills

Housing procurement

PRS housing

Negotiation

Relationship management

Organisation

Job description

Housing Supply Officer

North London | Hybrid Working - Minimum 2 Days Office-Based

Rate: £30.10 per hour

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Initial Contract Length: 3 Months

Working Hours: 35 Hours per Week

Role Summary

The service plays a key role in ensuring the private rented sector (PRS) meets the needs of local residents, supporting the delivery of temporary accommodation (TA), housing procurement and sustainable housing solutions.

As a Housing Supply Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing and securing suitable private rented and temporary accommodation, building strong relationships with landlords and managing property supply to support the Council's homelessness duties.

What You Will Do as a Housing Supply Officer

• Source and procure suitable Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) properties to meet local housing demand and quality standards.
• Negotiate commercially sustainable leasing arrangements with private landlords and property providers, including Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with landlords, letting agents and housing providers to increase the supply of available accommodation.
• Support households moving out of emergency and temporary accommodation by securing suitable private rented housing solutions.
• Manage the conversion of existing property leases onto new leasing schemes and coordinate the effective handback of accommodation.
• Undertake property inspections and ensure accommodation meets relevant standards and service requirements.
• Monitor and resolve service delivery issues, landlord concerns and complaints, maintaining accurate records and following appropriate procedures.

What You Will Need as a Housing Supply Officer

• Previous experience in housing procurement, housing supply, temporary accommodation or private rented sector housing services.
• A good understanding of PRS housing, property leasing arrangements and local authority homelessness responsibilities.
• Experience engaging with private landlords, letting agents and property providers to secure suitable accommodation.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to secure commercially viable property arrangements.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple properties, maintain accurate records and resolve issues effectively.
• Ability to attend the Enfield office and undertake local property inspections as required.

What's on Offer

• £30.10 per hour, inside IR35, working 35 hours per week.
• Initial 3-month contract within a local authority housing service.
• Hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of 2 days office-based and/or attending property inspections in Enfield.