Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Lead

Crawley Borough Council; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawley Borough Council is seeking a proactive temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Officer to join the Housing Options team in Crawley. You will identify, negotiate and procure suitable temporary accommodation from private landlords and providers to meet statutory duties and help households experiencing homelessness.

The role focuses on securing quality accommodation, building relationships with landlords, monitoring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, property management, lettings, acquisitions or related field.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of the private rented sector and housing legislation.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure suitable temporary accommodation within and outside the borough.
• Build and maintain relationships with private landlords, managing agents and accommodation providers.
• Negotiate rental agreements and terms to achieve value for money and compliance with council requirements.
• Conduct property inspections to meet standards and legislative requirements.
• Work closely with Housing Options Officers to match accommodation to households' needs.
• Monitor accommodation availability and maintain records and performance data.
• Assist in developing initiatives to increase the supply of temporary accommodation.
• Ensure all acquired properties comply with health and safety, licensing and housing standards.

Skills

Housing/Acquisitions

Negotiation

Relationship management

Private rented sector knowledge

Communication skills

IT & record-keeping

Workload management

Job description

Crawley Borough Council is seeking a proactive temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Officer to join the Housing Options team in Crawley. You will identify, negotiate and procure suitable temporary accommodation from private landlords and providers to meet statutory duties and help households experiencing homelessness.

The role focuses on securing quality accommodation, building relationships with landlords, monitoring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining accurate records