AFEO Procurement and Resettlement Officer

Overview

Job Title: AEFO Procurement and Resettlement Officer (Accommodation for Ex-Offenders). Location: West/Central London. Contract: Initial 3 to 6 month contract, with potential to extend. Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (Hybrid: 2 days in the office + property/partner visits). Clearance: DBS required (we will process for successful candidates). Pay: £29.16 per hour umbrella.Role Purpose

Procure

suitable, affordable

PRS accommodation

for AfEO referrals—brokering new units and leveraging existing routes (in-house Procurement Team, Capital Letters, West London OOL Project, and other partners).Work

agilely and flexibly : meet landlords and agents, visit/inspect properties, accompany clients to viewings, and arrange/attend online viewings and meetings where appropriate.Complete

holistic needs assessments

(affordability, suitability, support) and

negotiate

rents, incentives and tenancy terms with PRS landlords; follow internal processes to enable timely

move-on

in or out of borough.Provide

bespoke hand-holding resettlement and tenancy sustainment , coordinating partner input to ensure support needs are met and tenancies are

maintained long-term .Utilise available funding

to arrange essentials (travel, furniture, white goods and other setup items) to give each tenancy the best possible start.About You (Requirements)

Experience working directly with

vulnerable people

with support needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.Proven

property procurement

background, engaging PRS landlords/agents and navigating local housing markets.Experience collaborating with

statutory and non-statutory partners

linked to ex-offenders (Prison/Probation, substance misuse, mental health, and related services).Background in a

housing options

or similar environment with solid knowledge of

homelessness and housing legislation

and PRS placement pathways.Essential:

previous experience within a

Housing Association or Local Authority .Strong negotiation, relationship-building and record-keeping skills; confident working in the community and managing a mobile workload.PLEASE NOTE:

All applications are monitored and shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone call or ..... full job details .....