Housing Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, United Kingdom The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Full time
Job Title: Housing Procurement Officer

We are seeking a skilled Housing Procurement Officer to join our team at The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. As a key member of our Housing Supply Team, you will play a crucial role in procuring and retaining private sector accommodation for the prevention of homelessness and provision of temporary accommodation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Procure and retain private sector accommodation for the prevention of homelessness and provision of temporary accommodation
  • Contact landlords and agents to source available accommodation from the private sector
  • Support projects to improve the supply of homes and reduce the cost of accommodation for homeless people
  • Agree payment of incentives and rental amounts to landlords and other accommodation providers
  • Promote and market private sector accommodation procurement initiatives to landlords, letting agents, managed accommodation providers, portfolio landlords, developers, and other partners
Requirements:
  • Experience of working in a busy frontline housing service or similar and/or significant technical experience
  • Experience of conducting high-quality casework and understanding of the importance of keeping casework notes
  • Knowledge of private sector housing law and security of tenure, particularly Assured Shorthold Tenancies
  • Knowledge of repairing and health and safety obligations relating to temporary accommodation and standards in the private sector
  • An understanding of the needs of homeless households in temporary accommodation
  • Knowledge of part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and Choice Based Lettings Schemes (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Homelessness Legislation (desirable)
What We Offer:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)
  • Flexible and agile working arrangements
  • Discounts on a range of local shops, restaurants, gyms, and leisure centres
  • Interest-free season ticket loans
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme
  • Zip car scheme
  • Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses
  • Confidential wellbeing and counselling support
  • Subsidised gym membership

We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and anonymise all personal information during the shortlisting process. Please apply online outlining your skills, abilities, and experience that make you an ideal candidate for this role.

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