Accommodation Procurement Officer

2 weeks ago

East London Greater London, United Kingdom Vox Network Consultants Full time
Role Purpose
Responsible for negotiating and the procurement of good quality accommodation of suitable type, size and location across the private sector to meet the Councilâs duties to homeless households. These includes accommodation for use as emergency / long term / discharge of duty.  
 
To procure accommodation if required for use by other Council services responsible for the provision of accommodation to customers meeting qualifying criteria (i.e. careleavers, `no recourse to public fundsâ households, etc.)

Responsibilities 
  • To ensure that all accommodation suppliers are meticulously vetted in accordance with relevant legislation to ensure they are fit and proper landlords.
  • To carry out inspections of individual properties prior to use, ensuring that they are suitably located and comply with agreed property standards, and specifying works to be carried out where necessary.
  • To build a network of providers who can supply properties in the borough and elsewhere to meet the Councilâs specific obligations towards different groups of customers.
  • To work closely with colleagues in Housing Solutions, Families, Early Help, the `no recourseâ team and other colleagues to understand the requirements of all participating services and provide them with suitable properties.
  • To negotiate effectively on behalf of the service to deliver the most cost-effective arrangements possible considering subsidy levels for temporary accommodation, the cost to the Council or its customers of utilities, support packages and all other financial variables 


Contract 
  • Initial 3 to 6 month ongoing contract with the opportunity to extend 
  • PAYE via Umbrella 
  • Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm 


Requirements 
  • Experience of working effectively with private sector landlords and/or within a homelessness context
  • Experience working in a council or housing association
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the governmentâs welfare reform and its implications on the private rented sector & individuals
  • Working knowledge of procurement principles, homelessness legislation, and the Councilâs duties towards children in need and households with no recourse to public funds  


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