Housing Supply Officer Needed in Enfield, £23.98ph (PAYE) - Reference: 1572013
The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield’s private rented sector meets residents’ needs.
The aim of Market Management is operationalised through a range of PRS interventions and initiatives, including emergency and temporary accommodation and PRS Housing Services, such as procurement, allocation, and management services.
The Housing Supply Officer will ensure that the supply of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) housing meets demand and standards.
The Housing Supply Team will acquire new TA and PRS housing in line with policies and procedures.
The team will also work with suppliers to convert existing leases onto new leasing schemes and ensure the timely and effective handbacks of all types of temporary and privately rented accommodation.
The Housing Supply Officer will also:
* Work with the market to improve the supply of TA and PRS housing to fulfill local authority homelessness duties.
* Increase the number of households exiting emergency and temporary accommodation by efficiently securing PRS for residents in need.
* Procure 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 client.
* Procure Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties suitable for temporary use by households while more sustainable housing solutions are secured.
* Provide advice and guidance to landlords to build trust in the PRS market and develop relationships, increasing the supply of accommodation.
* Record and monitor service delivery issues and complaints, implementing appropriate processes to address and remedy issues.
The role is hybrid, requiring attendance at our Enfield office one day a week. The successful candidate will also need to visit sites to meet managing agents and landlords.
This is a full-time role on a temporary basis.
If interested, please apply via our website with your CV or email it to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk, quoting the reference number.
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