Procurement Officer

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Home Finder Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex. What the Job Will Be Doing Procuring private rented sector (PRS) properties to support homelessness prevention, relief and temporary accommodation duties Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and private sector partners to increase housing supply Negotiating with landlords and managing agents to secure suitable accommodation for residents Supporting residents to access PRS accommodation, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation Ensuring all properties meet required standards, compliance and legislative requirements Carrying out property inspections prior to acquisition and during use Maintaining accurate records of landlord engagement and property procurement activity Working collaboratively with internal teams to meet housing demand and deliver statutory duties Meeting targets for securing accommodation and contributing to service performance Providing advice and guidance to landlords and promoting the benefits of working with the Council Supporting placements into temporary accommodation where required and participating in duty rotas Contributing to service improvement and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and housing supply Working on a hybrid basis, with 2 3 days per week in the office What You Will Need Experience working in a customer-focused housing or property role Strong ..... full job details .....