Housing Supply Officer

Carrington West; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the housing sector is seeking multiple Housing Supply Officers to help secure and manage temporary accommodations. The role involves engaging with landlords, managing properties, and ensuring compliance with housing standards, making a significant impact on vulnerable households' outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing procurement, PRS/TA management.
• Understanding of housing legislation and homelessness duties.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Securing PRS and TA properties and ensuring effective handbacks.
• Building relationships with landlords and managing agents.
• Monitoring service delivery issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Housing systems proficiency

Job description

We are currently recruiting for multiple Housing Supply Officers to support a local authority's drive to secure and manage temporary and private rented sector accommodation. This role is crucial in ensuring that the supply of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) housing meets demand and quality standards, fulfilling the Council's statutory homelessness duties.

This is an exciting opportunity for housing professionals with experience in property procurement, landlord engagement, and tenancy management, aiming to make a tangible impact on housing outcomes for vulnerable households.

The Role

As a Housing Supply Officer, you will be part of a proactive team responsible for:

• Securing new PRS and TA properties, converting leases to new schemes, and ensuring effective handbacks of all temporary and private accommodation.
• Working closely with landlords, managing agents, and internal housing teams to deliver sustainable housing options that meet policy and legal requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Procuring PLA (Private Leased Annexes), PSL (Private Sector Leased), and PRS housing aligned with council policies and quality standards.
• Supporting efforts to reduce the use of emergency accommodation by sourcing sustainable PRS housing efficiently.
• Managing landlord and agent relationships.
• Advising landlords to build confidence in the PRS market and increase housing supply.
• Monitoring and resolving service delivery issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring timely, cost-effective handbacks of TA/PRS properties.

Key Requirements

• Experience in housing procurement, PRS/TA management, or landlord negotiation.
• Good understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and leasehold arrangements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with external housing suppliers.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in using housing systems and maintaining accurate records.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

How to Apply

If interested and meeting the above criteria, please submit your application today. For questions about the vacancy, click APPLY NOW.

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Footnote: If your skills match but not the rate, location, or seniority, feel free to send your CV. We recruit for similar roles UK-wide and would be pleased to discuss your employment status confidentially.

Even if satisfied in your current role, we welcome calls from housing professionals interested in future opportunities. Our team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. Contact Zubair at 02393 876065 for more info.

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