Interim Temporary Accommodation Lead - Housing Solutions

Pertemps Bond; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting for a Temporary Accommodation Officer in London to join a Housing Solutions team. You will manage a portfolio of temporary accommodation properties and homeless households, handling tenancy management, rent arrears, repairs and property inspections.

You will liaise with landlords and partner agencies to ensure compliance with housing duties and standards, using Excel and Power BI to monitor data and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Temporary Accommodation, Homelessness or Housing Management.
• Good knowledge of housing and homelessness legislation and statutory guidance.
• Experience managing tenancies, rent arrears, voids and property issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of Temporary Accommodation properties and households, including voids, lettings, tenancy management, repairs and rent arrears.
• Arrange admission of homeless households into temporary accommodation and explain rights and responsibilities.
• Monitor occupancy, minimise void periods and support rent collection and debt reduction.
• Undertake property and resident visits to ensure health, safety and fitness standards.
• Liaise with landlords, accommodation providers, contractors and partners on property management, repairs and compliance.
• Manage PLA/HALs and other accommodation suppliers, including invoicing and contracts.
• Investigate complaints, disputes and tenancy issues, taking remedial action.
• Support residents with housing options, welfare benefits, employment, and referrals to external agencies.
• Coordinate discharge of households from TA and manage belongings disposal.

Skills

Temporary Accommodation

Homelessness

Housing Management

Property Management

Excel

Power BI

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Pertemps Bond is recruiting for a Temporary Accommodation Officer in London to join a Housing Solutions team. You will manage a portfolio of temporary accommodation properties and homeless households, handling tenancy management, rent arrears, repairs and property inspections.

You will liaise with landlords and partner agencies to ensure compliance with housing duties and standards, using Excel and Power BI to monitor data and performance.