Housing supply officer ref 1572013

Essential Employment; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Housing Supply Officer in Enfield to improve Temporary Accommodation and Private Rented Sector housing. The role involves relationship management with landlords and improving supply to fulfill local authority duties. This full-time, temporary role requires hybrid working, with one office day weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement of housing or property management.
• Ability to work effectively with landlords and residents.
• Knowledge of homelessness duties and housing policies.

Responsibilities

• Work with the market to improve the supply of TA and PRS housing.
• Increase number of households exiting emergency accommodation.
• Procure PRS properties on sustainable terms.
• Provide advice to landlords to build trust in the market.

Skills

Relationship management

Market analysis

Procurement skills

Negotiation

Job description

Housing Supply Officer Needed in Enfield, £23.98ph (PAYE) - Reference: 1572013

The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield’s private rented sector meets residents’ needs.

The aim of Market Management is operationalised through a range of PRS interventions and initiatives, including emergency and temporary accommodation and PRS Housing Services, such as procurement, allocation, and management services.

The Housing Supply Officer will ensure that the supply of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Sector (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 local authority 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 client.
• Procure Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties suitable for temporary use by households while more sustainable housing solutions are secured.
• Provide advice and guidance to landlords to build trust in the PRS market and develop relationships, increasing the supply of accommodation.
• Record and monitor service delivery issues and complaints, implementing appropriate processes to address and remedy issues.

The role is hybrid, requiring attendance at our Enfield office one day a week. The successful candidate will also need to visit sites to meet managing agents and landlords.

This is a full-time role on a temporary basis.

If interested, please apply via our website with your CV or email it to [e-mail], quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment acts as an Employment Business for this vacancy. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to all unsuccessful applicants. You will be contacted if your CV is shortlisted.

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