Overview
Accommodation Sourcing Manager (Interim/Contract) — Remote | Competitive day rate | 37.5 hours/week | Immediate Start | Contract Role
Are you an expert in sourcing accommodation for government contracts?
We’re looking for a highly experienced Accommodation Sourcing Manager (also known as Property Acquisition Manager or similar) to support a major public sector accommodation and service project.
About the Role
This is a temporary assignment with a critical impact. You’ll provide specialist insight into the asylum accommodation sector, helping our client shape a competitive, compliant, and innovative proposal for a major public sector accommodation and service project.
Must-Have Experience
* Proven track record sourcing/procuring accommodation for:
* Government contracts (e.g. asylum, post-prison housing)
* Home Office or Ministry of Justice frameworks
* Deep understanding of frameworks like AASC, or similar
* Strong knowledge of HMO licensing, planning regulations, and property compliance
* Familiarity with Home Office/MOJ accommodation standards and delivery models
Key Responsibilities
* Act as subject matter expert on asylum accommodation provision
* Advise on acquisition strategies (block leasing, housing associations, landlord incentives)
* Provide market intelligence on rental trends and regional housing availability
* Interpret public sector accommodation and tender documentation and advise on pricing, risk, and mobilisation
* Draft/review technical responses for the bid team
* Identify innovative solutions for void risk, compliance, and service user integration
* Liaise with legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment
* Benchmark cost-per-bed, void costs, and acquisition timelines
* Attend bid meetings and Home Office engagement events
* Hourly Rate: £33.33
* Location: Remote (UK-based)
* Contract Type: Interim / Temporary Assignment
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Management
* Industries: Government Administration
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