Project Administrator - Tempoary Accommodation

Brackenberry; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in London is seeking a Temporary Accommodation Project Administrator to support the Housing Strategy team. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and experience working with vulnerable individuals. This is a 12-month contract with pay rates between £17.23 and £21.94 per hour and offers the opportunity to help homeless households.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably in a local authority or housing environment.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals or in housing services is desirable.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Temporary Accommodation Project team.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of placements, service users, and accommodation providers.
• Liaise with internal teams, landlords, and external partners.

Skills

Organized

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Tools

Northgate

Jigsaw

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lewisham to assist with the appointment of a Project Administrator - Tempoary Accommodation, on a 12-months contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £17.23 - £21.94 per hour

Summary:

Lewisham Council is seeking an organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Temporary Accommodation Project Administrator to support its Housing Strategy team. The successful candidate will play a key administrative role in the delivery and monitoring of temporary accommodation services, helping ensure the Council meets its obligations to support homeless households.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and a passion for public service, particularly within housing and homelessness prevention.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Temporary Accommodation Project team.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of placements, service users, and accommodation providers.
• Monitor emails, respond to general enquiries, and escalate queries as required.
• Support data entry, reporting, and the preparation of performance and project monitoring documents.
• Liaise with internal teams, landlords, accommodation providers, and external partners to ensure smooth delivery of services.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Experience:

• Proven experience in an administrative role, preferably in a local authority or housing environment essential
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals or in housing services desirable
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience managing data, producing reports, and using housing or case management systems (e.g., Northgate, Jigsaw) -desirable

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Basic DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.