Housing Supply Officer

The service plays a key role in ensuring the private rented sector (PRS) meets the needs of local residents, supporting the delivery of temporary accommodation (TA), housing procurement and sustainable housing solutions.

As a Housing Supply Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing and securing suitable private rented and temporary accommodation, building strong relationships with landlords and managing property supply to support the Council's homelessness duties.

·Source and procure suitable Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) properties to meet local housing demand and quality standards.
·Negotiate commercially sustainable leasing arrangements with private landlords and property providers, including Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties.
·Build and maintain positive relationships with landlords, letting agents and housing providers to increase the supply of available accommodation.
·Support households moving out of emergency and temporary accommodation by securing suitable private rented housing solutions.
·Manage the conversion of existing property leases onto new leasing schemes and coordinate the effective handback of accommodation.
·Undertake property inspections and ensure accommodation meets relevant standards and service requirements.
·Monitor and resolve service delivery issues, landlord concerns and complaints, maintaining accurate records and following appropriate procedures.

North London | Hybrid Working - Minimum 2 Days Office-Based
Rate: £30.10 per hour
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Initial Contract Length: 3 Months
Working Hours: 35 Hours per Week

·Previous experience in housing procurement, housing supply, temporary accommodation or private rented sector housing services.
·A good understanding of PRS housing, property leasing arrangements and local authority homelessness responsibilities.
·Experience engaging with private landlords, letting agents and property providers to secure suitable accommodation.
·Strong negotiation, relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to secure commercially viable property arrangements.
·Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple properties, maintain accurate records and resolve issues effectively.
·Ability to attend the Enfield office and undertake local property inspections as required.

If you have experience in housing procurement, temporary accommodation or private rented sector housing and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Salary: £30.10 - 30.10 per hour