Private Rented Procurement Officer

Valeofglamorgan; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Housing Solutions Officer to enhance relationships with private landlords and ensure the availability of emergency housing. Ideal candidates will have experience in housing sectors and knowledge of relevant laws. This role offers a salary of £26,824 to £28,598 per year with a flexible working pattern, including hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in housing in the voluntary, statutory or private sector.
• Experience of letting or managing tenancies in the private rented or social housing sector.
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation and landlord and tenant law.

Responsibilities

• Enhance relationships with private landlord partners and letting agents.
• Maintain a register of suitable temporary accommodation for emergency housing.

Skills

Experience in housing

Communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

About Us

English: The Housing Solutions Service: This post is situated within the Housing Solutions Team, its main functions are to support a team to maximise the use of the private rented sector, thereby increasing the housing options available for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness whilst managing the Council’s temporary accommodation stock ensuring compliance of both clients and landlords.

• Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

English: Pay Details: Grade 5 SCP 8 – 12. £26,824 to £28,5981 per annum pro rata Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week – Monday to Friday Main Place of Work: Civic Office, Barry and other locations in the Vale of Glamorgan as required to undertake the post including hybrid working.

Responsibilities

To enhance positive and pro-active relationships with existing and prospective private landlord partners and letting agents in order to maintain and increase supply of Private Rented housing available to the Council. To maintain a register of suitable temporary accommodation available to the Council to use as emergency housing.

About You

• Experience of working in housing in the voluntary, statutory or private sector
• Experience of letting or managing tenancies in the private rented or social housing sector
• Experience of supporting customers with financial difficulties.
• Experience of liaising with statutory, non-statutory and voluntary agencies
• Knowledge of homelessness legislation and landlord and tenant law.
• A general knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a social landlord;
• Knowledge of the private rented sector, especially around Assured Shorthold Tenancies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the welfare benefits system
• An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Additional information

For Further Information, contact: Ian Jones Housing Solutions Manager Housing Services [phone] Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.