Procurement & Contracts Officer – Housing

Guidant Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is seeking a Procurement and Contract Officer to support the delivery of Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement services by procuring suitable accommodation, managing contracts, and maintaining relationships with landlords, providers and other stakeholders.

The role focuses on quality, compliance and value for money, delivering a professional, customer-focused service and supporting accommodation-related projects and move-on from emergency accommodation.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Understanding of private rented sector and accommodation supply.
• Knowledge of security of tenure, health and safety, housing standards and housing benefit regulations.
• Experience in social/private housing environments.
• Experience in procurement and contract management, addressing under-performance.
• Strong verbal and written communication, negotiating in plain English.
• Ability to manage varied workload with limited supervision.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding diverse customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support strategies to improve accommodation supply for households in housing need.
• Commission, procure and manage accommodation contracts to ensure value for money and compliance.
• Tender, evaluate and award contracts with financial regulations in mind.
• Build strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and providers.
• Carry out property inspections and maintain inventories.
• Monitor performance against SLAs; address under-performance and issues.
• Analyse demand, supply and financial data to inform planning.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants and contractors to resolve tenancy issues.
• Maintain service records and prepare performance reports for management.
• Respond to customer enquiries and promote good property standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Contract management

Procurement experience

Landlord liaison

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Guidant Global is seeking a Procurement and Contract Officer to support the delivery of Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement services by procuring suitable accommodation, managing contracts, and maintaining relationships with landlords, providers and other stakeholders.

The role focuses on quality, compliance and value for money, delivering a professional, customer-focused service and supporting accommodation-related projects and move-on from emergency accommodation.