About the job

Salary: £30,095 – £32,798 a year pro rata

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Fixed term for 24 months 

Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office based IT packages? If yes, we want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity within our Housing team where you will be responsible for pitching and securing good quality properties of a suitable type, size and location across all private sector initiatives (including Private Sector Leasing (PSL); Rent Deposit Scheme (RIS); Nightly Rate (NR); Modular Homes; Hostels Decants; homeless prevention and accommodation on behalf of other Council departments to meet individual and business targets, raising early alerts on any procurement risks.

In this vital role, you will support the TA Commissioning Manager (TACM) in delivering the Temporary Accommodation Procurement Strategy. Your duties will include procuring, developing and maintaining a pipeline of good quality properties of a suitable type, size and location for Assured Shorthold Tenancy, Private Sector Leasing, Nightly Rate, Rent Deposit Scheme, decants, for homeless prevention, Children and Adult Services, Key Workers and any other client groups to meet individual procurement and business targets and will produce a surplus for the business.

About you

This is a public facing role so you will need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.

Our ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels including staff members, parliamentarians, civil servants, business representatives and members of the public. In addition, you will need to be able to negotiate effectively with the private sector and present a financially viable case to managers and heads of service.

We are looking for someone who is polite and able to deal tactfully with a wide range of people, both in and outside the organisation. This role requires the property negotiator to be able to drive and visit properties in Luton and surrounding villages.

We do ask that you have an NVQ level 3 in a relevant vocational or equivalent experience or training and knowledge of Part 6 & 7 Housing Act 1996 and 2002 Homelessness Act.

So if you have excellent communication skills, and the ability to work on your own with minimal guidance, we look forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:

– generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 20 days

– flexible working arrangements – we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns

– 24/7 independent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

– local government pension with generous employer contribution of 17.3%

– excellent support and development

– relocation package available up to £8,500 (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)

– discounted shopping including gym membership and Vauxhall cars