Local Authority Housing Supply Officer, North London / Hertfordshire

Local Authority Housing Supply Officer, North London / Hertfordshire 
Pay rate £30.10 per hour 
Contract role, Local Authority Housing Team 
 
Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Local Authority Housing Supply Officer in the North London / Hertfordshire area. 

• The Market Management Service was established to ensure that Enfield’s private rented sector meets resident’s needs.  

• The aim of the Market Management is operationalised by the provision of range of PRS interventions and initiatives including emergency and temporary accommodation and PRS Housing Services, including procurement, allocation, and management services.  

• The Housing Supply officer will ensure the supply of TA and PRS housing meets demand and standards.  

• The Housing Supply Team will acquire new TA and PRS housing in line policies and procedures.  

• The Housing Supply Team will also work with suppliers to convert existing leases onto new leasing schemes and ensure the timely and effective hand backs of all types of temporary and privately rented accommodation.  

The Housing Supply Team will also ensure The Housing Supply Officer will also:  

• Work with the market to improve the supply of TA and PRS Housing to fulfil the LA homelessness duties. 

• Increase the number of households exiting emergency and temporary accommodation, by efficiently securing PRS for residents in need.  

• Procuring Private Rented Sector properties on commercially sustainable terms for use by Enfield households and manage relationships with landlords on behalf of Enfield Let (Housing Gateway) and the Council  

• Procure Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leased (PSL) properties suitable for use on a temporary basis by households while more sustainable housing solutions are secured  

• To provide advice and guidance to landlords with the purpose of gaining trust in the PRS market and develop relationships with those landlords therefore increasing supply of accommodation for use. To record and monitor service delivery issues and complaints as they arise to implement correct processes to address and remedy issues, as appropriate.  

You will need to have experience in a similar role. 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- 

• A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to 

• An easy registration process (all done online) 

• Referral schemes and incentives  

• Ongoing compliance managed for you 

• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. 

Please contact Graham Leatham on 07484 513909 or email graham.leatham@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.  
We recruit across all areas of Housing, Public Sector, Planning and Local Government work. If you are experienced in this sector, and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles.