Housing Supply Officer, North London / Hertfordshire

Pertemps; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Housing Supply Officer to enhance the supply of temporary and privately rented housing in North London / Hertfordshire. This hybrid role involves market engagement to increase housing availability and manage relationships with landlords, ensuring compliance with local needs.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant for support

Easy online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt and reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in similar housing supply roles is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply of Temporary Accommodation and Private Rented Sector housing meets demand.
• Work with the market to improve housing supply and fulfill homelessness duties.
• Manage relationships with landlords to secure properties.

Skills

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Market Analysis

Job description

Housing Supply Officer, North London / Hertfordshire

Pay rate: £29.99 per hour

Contract role, Local Authority Housing

Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Housing Supply Officer in the North London / Hertfordshire area.

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.

The Housing Supply Officer will also:

• 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 accommodation supply
• Record and monitor service delivery issues and complaints, implementing processes to address and remedy issues as appropriate
• This role is hybrid, with attendance at our office in Edmonton once a week. The successful candidate will need to visit sites to meet managing agents and landlords.

Applicants should have experience in a similar role.

Please contact us for more information.

This is an agency post with Pertemps offering:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• An easy online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

Contact Graham Leatham at 07484 513909 or [e-mail] for more information.

We recruit across Housing, Public Sector, Planning, and Local Government. If this role isn't suitable, contact us about other opportunities.