Our client is looking for an experienced Housing Supply Officer.
The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield’s private rented sector meets resident’s needs. The aim of the Market Management is operationalised by the provision of range of PRS interventions and initiatives including emergency and temporary accommodation and PRS Housing Services, including procurement, allocation, and management services.
The Housing Supply officer will ensure the supply of TA and PRS housing meets demand and standards. The Housing Supply Team will acquire new TA and PRS housing in line policies and procedures. The Housing Supply Team will also work with suppliers to convert existing leases onto new leasing schemes and ensure the timely and effective hand backs of all types of temporary and privately rented accommodation. The Housing Supply Team will also ensure
The Housing Supply Officer will also:
•Work with the market to improve the supply of TA and PRS Housing to fulfil the LA homelessness duties
•Increase the number of households exiting emergency and temporary accommodation, by efficiently securing PRS for residents in need.
•Procuring Private Rented Sector properties on commercially sustainable terms for use by Enfield households and manage relationships with landlords on behalf of Enfield Let (Housing Gateway) and the Council
•Procure Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties suitable for use on a temporary basis by households while more sustainable housing solutions are secured
•To provide advice and guidance to landlords with the purpose of gaining trust in the PRS market and develop relationships with those landlords therefore increasing supply of accommodation for use.
•To record and monitor service delivery issues and complaints as they arise to implement correct processes to address and remedy issues, as appropriate. ”
The role is a hybrid role with attendance at our office in Edmonton 1 day a week. The successful candidate will be required to go on site to meet managing agents and landlords alike.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients
are an equal opportunities employer.