Housing Supply Officer
- Posted 09 June 2025
- Salary £29.99 - 29.99 per hour
- LocationLondon
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Job duration3 Months
- Discipline Housing Services
- ReferenceJO0000059107
Job description
We are currently recruiting for multiple Housing Supply Officers to support a local authority's drive to secure and manage temporary and private rented sector accommodation. This role plays a key part in ensuring that the supply of TA (Temporary Accommodation) and PRS (Private Rented Sector) housing meets both demand and quality standards, helping to fulfil the Council's statutory homelessness duties.
This is an exciting opportunity for a housing professional with strong experience in property procurement, landlord engagement, and tenancy management, looking to make a tangible impact on housing outcomes for vulnerable households.
The Role
As a Housing Supply Officer, you will be part of a proactive team responsible for securing new PRS and TA properties, converting leases to new schemes, and ensuring effective handbacks of all temporary and private accommodation. You'll work closely with landlords, managing agents, and internal housing teams to deliver sustainable housing options that meet policy and legal requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
·Procuring PLA (Private Leased Annexes), PSL (Private Sector Leased), and PRS housing that aligns with council policies and quality standards.
·Supporting efforts to reduce the use of emergency accommodation by efficiently sourcing sustainable PRS housing.
·Managing landlord and agent relationships
·Advising landlords to build confidence in the PRS market and increase the supply of available housing.
·Monitoring and resolving service delivery issues and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.
·Ensuring handbacks of TA/PRS properties are timely, cost-effective, and well-coordinated.
Key Requirements
·Experience in housing procurement, PRS/TA management, or landlord negotiation.
·Good understanding of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and leasehold arrangements.
·Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with external housing suppliers.
·Ability to manage a high-volume workload with excellent organisational and communication skills.
·Proficiency in using housing systems and maintaining accurate records.
·A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.
If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.
Footnote
If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status.
Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065.
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