Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Officer

Location: Lynton House

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

The Housing Needs Service is undergoing a radical transformation to achieve successful outcomes for our residents. We are seeking people who excel in building positive and trusting relationships with the skills and expertise to deliver lasting housing solutions.

We are seeking Temporary Accommodation Acquisitions Officers who wants to work in a resident-centred service. You will play a major role in acquiring properties and inspecting them to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and are good quality temporary accommodation. Your role will be to identify a range of homelessness solutions, engage with a variety of stakeholders the ability to coordinate and demonstrate effective management of individual properties, hostels, blocks or estates.

You will be expected to have clear knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homeless Reduction Act 2017 and will benefit from having an understanding welfare benefits and adult social care to perform well in this role.

You would be arriving at the London Borough of Redbridge at an exciting time, joining an ambitious new Housing Needs Service that embraces change and a positive learning culture for colleagues with a vision to secure sustainable housing solutions for all.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.