Temporary Accommodation Procurement Specialist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Richmond and Wandsworth Council Full time
Job Title: Temporary Accommodation Procurement Officer

Salary Range: £36,426 - £44,139 per annum

Permanent: Full-Time (36 hours)

Location: Richmond and Wandsworth Council

Tackling homelessness is a high priority. The Temporary Accommodation Procurement Officer will be required to source new business to increase the supply of properties based on the demand by building relationships with landlords, agents, and developers.

  • Allocate temporary accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants for all Temporary Accommodation types, in accordance with Richmond and Wandsworth's Temporary Accommodation policy, guidance, and procedures.
  • Provide appropriate information, advice, and guidance to vulnerable applicants with a focus on managing customers' housing expectations.
  • Set up tenancies and accounts for the properties allocated.
  • Carry out home visits to clients in temporary accommodation.
  • Manage clients in temporary accommodation, including issuing warning letters and discharging Interim and Full Housing Duty.
  • Writing Skills: Accurately recording on the management system, writing letters, and reports.
  • Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided.
  • Must have access to a vehicle or be able to use public transport and carry out property inspections in line with current guidance and law.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Source new business to increase the supply of properties based on demand.
  • Build relationships with landlords, agents, and developers.
  • Allocate temporary accommodation and ensure agreements are signed with tenants.
  • Provide information, advice, and guidance to vulnerable applicants.
  • Set up tenancies and accounts for allocated properties.
  • Carry out home visits to clients in temporary accommodation.
  • Manage clients in temporary accommodation, including issuing warning letters and discharging Interim and Full Housing Duty.
Requirements:
  • Access to a vehicle or ability to use public transport for property inspections.
  • Commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of services provided.
  • Excellent writing skills for recording on the management system, writing letters, and reports.
Benefits:
  • 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
  • Flexible working.
  • Generous pension plan.


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