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JOB TITLE: Acquisitions Officer LOCATION: Ealing West London, W5 2HL / 2 days office / 3 days remote
PAY RATE: £22.33 PAYE / £29.05 umbrella per hourSTART DATE: ASAPDURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 35 hours a week IR35 STATUS: Inside
Key Responsibilities:
- Procure a sufficient supply of private sector accommodation to meet the needs of clients in housing need.
- Develop and implement marketing and procurement strategies to maximize the availability of affordable accommodation.
- Provide advice, support, and encouragement to landlords, increasing the number of directly managed units.
- Maintain effective relationships with new and existing accommodation suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with housing standards and regulations, including property inspections and safety checks.
- Administer landlord incentive schemes and prepare relevant documentation.
- Promote the Council's private sector schemes through campaigns, seminars, and training.
- Organize and manage the annual Landlords Forum.
- Provide support to landlords through forums, newsletters, and up-to-date website information.
- Prepare lease and contract documentation and manage end-of-lease negotiations.
- Respond to enquiries from clients, MPs, Councillors, and other stakeholders.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Number of properties acquired according to scheme
- Number of landlords accredited
- Number of leases extended
- Reduction of households in B&B Shared Accommodation
- Delivery of private sector leased accommodation at nil cost to the Council
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience working with private sector landlords
- Knowledge of temporary housing subsidy systems and welfare benefits
- Understanding of the private sector rental market and procurement processes
- Familiarity with homelessness legislation and property inspections
- Strong negotiating skills and ability to manage own workload
- Effective team player with excellent communication skills
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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