Landlord Partnerships & Housing Access Lead

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Benefits Scheme

Wellbeing support

HMRC travel rates

Employee Network Groups

Hybrid/flexible working

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Landlord Liaison Officer to prevent homelessness by building partnerships with private landlords, letting agents and housing stakeholders across North Northamptonshire. You will develop access to affordable private rented accommodation and create sustainable housing solutions for residents.

You will advise landlords and tenants, manage a caseload, and support initiatives that improve access to the private rented sector.

Qualifications

• GCSEs A-C (or Level 2 NVQ) or equivalent.
• Experience in a local authority, housing association or voluntary organisation.
• Knowledge of private rented sector access issues and homelessness challenges.
• Understanding health and safety and housing management to procure tenancies for homeless households.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with landlords, letting agents, and housing providers to access private rented accommodation.
• Advise and support landlords and tenants to create and sustain tenancies.
• Work with partners to prevent and relieve homelessness through housing solutions.
• Support landlord engagement initiatives to improve access to private rented sector.
• Monitor tenancy sustainment and intervene to prevent tenancy breakdown.
• Provide guidance on housing legislation, best practices, and private sector opportunities.
• Maintain records, monitor outcomes, and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Numerical skills

IT skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organised

Education

GCSEs A-C

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Case management systems

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking a Landlord Liaison Officer to prevent homelessness by building partnerships with private landlords, letting agents and housing stakeholders across North Northamptonshire. You will develop access to affordable private rented accommodation and create sustainable housing solutions for residents.

You will advise landlords and tenants, manage a caseload, and support initiatives that improve access to the private rented sector.