Job Details
o support the Procurement and Contract Management Team Managers in securing the continuous development, improvement, efficiency and success of the Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement department as a whole.
- To commission, procure, and manage the supply of accommodation, including temporary accommodation, direct lets, and private rented sector accommodation
- To ensure the effective supply of accommodation for households in housing need and providing effective contract monitoring. The post-holders will contribute to the delivery of ad hoc accommodation-related projects, delivery of property decant programmes, and new contract development.
- Individuals will be accountable for the quality and professionalism of service delivery. The work will include implementing operational plans within the service area to fit with broader functional and Council strategy
- To assist with the effective management of the accommodation units held within the Council’s private leasing portfolio
- To assist with developing and delivering strategies, policies and programmes to ensure the effective supply and management of accommodation for homeless cases, with a strong focus on reducing levels of usage and promoting value for money.
- To commission, procure, and manage the supply of accommodation, including temporary accommodation, direct lets, and private rented sector accommodation
- To develop and maintain effective relationships with private sector landlords, local managing and lettings agents and owners of empty properties in order to secure use of privately rented properties for households in housing need in the Borough
- To ensure the effective supply of accommodation for households in housing need and providing effective contract monitoring support. Contributing to the delivery of ad hoc accommodation-related projects, including tenancy audits, delivery of property decant programmes and new contract development
- To ensure that the performance of all accommodation-related projects, contracts and service level agreements is effectively reviewed, monitored and evaluated, and that any under-performance, service failure and/or financial and legal issues are addressed swiftly and appropriately
- To ensure that the performance of all accommodation-related projects, contracts and service level agreements is effectively reviewed, monitored and evaluated, and that any under-performance, service failure and/or financial and legal issues are addressed swiftly and appropriately
- To support the active promotion of the Council’s full range of procurement options at landlord forums, trade events and one-to-one meetings and contribute to the design and content of promotional materials
Payrate: £24.92 umbrella
