We're working to recruit an experienced and proactive Procurement and Contract Officer to join the Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement service. This role is central to ensuring the effective procurement, supply, and management of private sector and temporary accommodation for households in housing need.
You'll be working at the frontline of housing need, developing strong relationships with landlords and agents, ensuring compliance with housing standards and legislation, and helping to deliver safe and sustainable housing solutions.
The Role
·Commission, procure, and manage the supply of temporary accommodation, direct lets, and private rented sector properties.
·Develop and maintain effective relationships with private landlords, agents, and housing providers to increase housing supply.
·Carry out property inspections, ensuring suitability, safety, and compliance with housing standards.
·Monitor contract performance, address underperformance, and support service improvement.
·Analyse supply and demand data to inform commissioning decisions and anticipate service challenges.
·Manage accommodation-related issues, including tenancy sustainment, disrepair, and complaints.
·Support delivery of ad hoc projects such as decants, tenancy audits, and contract development.
·Work closely with landlords and tenants to resolve issues, extend tenancies, and encourage good property management standards.
·Ensure compliance with relevant housing legislation, including housing benefit regulations and procurement frameworks.
Key Requirements
·Strong understanding of Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 and homelessness legislation.
·Proven experience in property procurement within the private rented sector.
·Good knowledge of housing benefits and subsidy management.
·Previous experience working in a local authority or social housing environment.
·Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
·Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload under pressure.
·Ability to resolve complex casework issues while maintaining professionalism and sensitivity.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed).
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