<div><h3>Job Overview</h3><p>The role is a PRS Letting Negotiator with Lambeth Council, offering an initial temporary contract of 3‑6 months, with a view to extension or permanent position. Salary is negotiable based on experience.</p><h3>Contract & Location</h3><p>Initial temporary contract of 3‑6 months, with potential for extension or permanent appointment. Rate is negotiable based on experience. Location: SW2 1RW. Hybrid arrangement: 2 days office‑based, 3 days remote.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead on securing through individual negotiations a supply of private rented accommodation at affordable renting levels to meet housing needs.</li><li>Authorise payments and ensure supply by negotiating rents and offering payments from the homelessness prevention fund to secure properties for a range of customer groups, including homelessness prevention and relief cases, move‑on from supported housing and move‑on from temporary accommodation.</li><li>Operate a property finding service by generating leads from known landlords, websites, publications and cold calling.</li><li>Provide information to landlords on services available, assist landlords in completing property‑related administration, and keep accurate records of all landlord contact details.</li><li>Provide information to landlords on their responsibilities and advise them on how to meet them.</li><li>Carry out inspections of properties and write property inspection reports to assess suitability for households in housing need, investigate disrepair issues, identify potential health and safety hazards, and make recommendations.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Experience of negotiation and telephone‑based sales in a sales / procurement environment.</li><li>Experience of providing quality advice and information to members of the public and of handling complaints and enquiries.</li><li>Knowledge of legislation and good practice relating to housing advice, homelessness, housing management and the allocation of housing, with a good practical understanding of the range of housing problems people may experience.</li></ul></div>