Lettings Negotiator

Full Time, Permanent

We are looking for a Lettings Negotiator to join our friendly team in this challenging role delivering a high-quality sourcing service.

We look to create opportunities for rehousing within the private rented sector at a significant scale to assist in the prevention of homelessness. Bristol has over 1000 households in temporary accommodation, each of those households, are waiting for a good quality housing solution and a home. By applying for this role, you could make that happen.

Working as part of the team you will be delivering a high-quality frontline service to citizens and engaging with landlords and agents with our excellent incentives package to create availability of suitable private rental accommodation including temporary and long-term housing options.

As a lettings negotiator you will need to have strong negotiation skills, good time management along with the ability to prioritise your workload and a positive mind set.

You will be working in partnership with colleagues from our housing options service in preventing homelessness for households in crisis. Your core business will be looking to engage private sector landlords and agents to see the benefits of working with the City Council.

Bristol is a fantastic City to live and work in, however our private rented market is challenging and the demand from households in housing crisis has increased. If you are motivated and can problem solve and innovate, this role will keep you busy but also rewarded.

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Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. This role can be done via hybrid working. There are days in the office, but as you will be front facing, you will be out meeting landlords, visiting potential properties or speaking to our homeless households.

Join us and you'll receive a generous rewards package including flexible working and flexi-time, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Harry Moultrie at

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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