Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Home Finder Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex.
What the Job Will Be Doing
* Procuring private rented sector (PRS) properties to support homelessness prevention, relief and temporary accommodation duties
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and private sector partners to increase housing supply
* Negotiating with landlords and managing agents to secure suitable accommodation for residents
* Supporting residents to access PRS accommodation, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation
* Ensuring all properties meet required standards, compliance and legislative requirements
* Carrying out property inspections prior to acquisition and during use
* Maintaining accurate records of landlord engagement and property procurement activity
* Working collaboratively with internal teams to meet housing demand and deliver statutory duties
* Meeting targets for securing accommodation and contributing to service performance
* Providing advice and guidance to landlords and promoting the benefits of working with the Council
* Supporting placements into temporary accommodation where required and participating in duty rotas
* Contributing to service improvement and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and housing supply
* Working on a hybrid basis, with 2–3 days per week in the office
What You Will Need
* Experience working in a customer-focused housing or property role
* Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, particularly the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
* Experience working with private landlords or within the PRS market
* Strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Ability to manage a busy workload and work to targets
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
* Good understanding of housing standards, compliance and landlord responsibilities
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle