Accommodation Procurement Officer

3 days ago

Wokingham, United Kingdom Wokingham Borough Council Full time

**Employer**: Wokingham Borough Council
**Salary**: £35,235 - £38,626 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
**Location**: Shute End, Wokingham
**Contract**: Contract
**Working Pattern**: Full Time
**Hours**: 37 hours per week.
**DBS Check**: Enhanced
**Closing Date**: 21/07/2025 at 23:00
**Reference**: 713175

**The Role**

As an Accommodation Procurement Officer, you will work closely with our Homelessness Prevention Officers to secure private rented sector accommodation for households at risk of homelessness.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Establishing a network of new accommodation providers. Engage with existing and prospective landlords and letting agents to expand our pool of available properties.
- Conducting thorough property inspections.
- Adhering to procurement processes and compliance checks.
- Promoting the uptake of our Rent Guarantee Scheme.
- Coordinating property viewings.
- Managing properties under the Rent Guarantee Scheme, including conducting regular inspections and taking enforcement action when necessary.
- Inspecting and procuring properties to meet business requirements.
- Conducting regular visits to households.

**About You**
- Experience working with landlords and letting agents, with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
- A thorough understanding of property standards and regulations.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Experience in housing management is highly desirable.

**Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join an excellent and dynamic team.**

**Interview date**: Week commencing 28/07/2025
- Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer._

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