Private Rented Sector Officer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Private Rented Sector Housing Officer to deliver tenancy support in the Greater London area. The role involves collaborating with tenants and landlords to avert homelessness while providing a crucial tenancy sustainment service. Candidates should possess significant knowledge of housing legislation and private sector schemes. This full-time position requires 37 hours a week, with flexibility in working arrangements, offering a negotiable hourly rate depending on experience.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Experience in tenancy sustainment or housing support, including working with tenants and landlords to prevent homelessness.
• Experience investigating tenancy disputes and negotiating resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Providing a tenancy sustainment service to private sector tenants and landlords.
• Working closely with colleagues in the Housing Options Team.
• Investigating claims against Deposit Guarantees and negotiating settlements.
• Mediating with tenants and private landlords regarding rent payments affected by welfare benefits.

Skills

Knowledge of private sector housing schemes

Strong knowledge of housing legislation

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a council based in Sussex, who are looking to appoint a Private rented Sector Housing Officer on a 3 contract. This will be a full‑time position. 3 days WFH.

The hourly rate for this position is negotiable depending on experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in the private rented sector and working for a council.

Responsibilities

• Providing a tenancy sustainment service to private sector tenants & landlords who have approached the Council and are at risk of homelessness.
• Working closely with colleagues in the Housing Options Team to operate the Council's Rent in Advance and Deposit Guarantee Scheme.
• Investigating claims against Deposit Guarantees, including inspection of properties as required, negotiating with landlords, agents and tenants to reach an equitable settlement.
• Helping and mediating with tenants and private landlords in relation to rent payments impacted by welfare benefit changes including Universal Credit to prevent homelessness.

Experience required

• Experience in tenancy sustainment or housing support, including working with tenants and landlords to prevent homelessness.
• Experience investigating tenancy disputes and negotiating resolutions between landlords, agents, and tenants.

Skills, knowledge and expertise required

• Knowledge of private sector housing schemes, such as rent in advance or deposit guarantee programs.
• Strong knowledge of housing legislation, tenancy rights, and homelessness prevention procedures.

Working hours

37 hours a week. Monday – Friday, 9am‑5pm.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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Private Rented Sector Officer • London,erp United Kingdom