Housing Supply Officer

Posted 30 July 2025
Salary 29.99
LocationEnfield EN1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Community & Social
ReferenceRQ1572013

Job description

2-3 months contract with a Local authority 

Job Purpose

  • The Housing Supply Officer will be responsible for ensuring the supply of temporary accommodation (TA) and private rented sector (PRS) housing meets demand and standards. This includes negotiating with managing agents, landlords, and tenants to procure and allocate suitable accommodation, as well as working with suppliers to convert existing leases onto new leasing schemes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

  • Negotiate with managing agents and landlords to procure and renew various forms of leased temporary and settled accommodation
  • Monitor, maintain, and carry out all duties and responsibilities to achieve target levels of procurement within timescales
  • Negotiate with managing agents, landlords, and tenants to procure and allocate suitable private rented accommodation as a homeless prevention measure or as a means of discharging duty for clients accommodated in temporary accommodation

Essential Experience Required

  • Experience of working with several parties to achieve a successful outcome
  • Experience working with current legislation related to the acquisition and leasing of property used as TA and PRS Housing

Essential Qualification Required

  • Relevant education or equivalent experience

Additional Information

  • Working hours: 35 hours per week
  • Hybrid role with attendance at the office in Edmonton 1 day a week
  • The role requires on-site visits to meet managing agents and landlords
  • Possession of a driving license and access to own vehicle is essential
Closing Date: 8th August 2025

Requirements

Requirements
  • Relevant education or equivalent experience
  • Possession of a driving license and access to own vehicle