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Help find the right accommodation for people in need across a high-profile borough.

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, we are focused on putting our residents and local businesses at the heart of every decision. From the policy decisions that we're making through to the services that we’re delivering, it’s vital that we put the needs of our community first. We want to give everyone a great quality of life, with access to a comfortable home, sustainable and desirable employment options, and the chance to live and work in a healthy and safe environment. And our Housing Needs department plays a vital part in achieving these goals.

The Role:

We are currently hiring for both 12-month and 24-month fixed term contracts. By applying to this vacancy, you confirm that you are happy to be considered for both posts. The details of which, and your preferences, will be discussed at interview if you are successfully shortlisted.

Joining our expanding Private Rented Housing Team, you’ll help improve the efficiency and overall success of our Temporary Accommodation and Resettlement department. Working across a considerable variety of housing, you’ll procure everything from temporary accommodation to direct lets and private rented sector properties.

It’s all about creating a steady supply of accommodation for households in housing need, then following up with effective contract monitoring. You will work closely with private landlords to secure safe and suitable accommodation for our residents. You’ll also be working closely with our residents in Supported Housing, Temporary Accommodation and Bridging Accommodation and supporting them to move into alternative accommodation. On top of your core duties, you’ll implement impactful operational plans that fit with our wider strategy as a council.

You’ll be joining us at an exciting period following the restructure of our department — we’ve introduced totally new ways of working, but we want to keep innovating and achieve even more. On top of this, you’ll be able to take advantage of extensive training opportunities, including specialist property training.

This is a hybrid role where you will be working 3-4 days per week on-site at our offices in Kensington Town Hall.

Please refer to the Job Description for more information

About You:

We’re looking for solid experience in housing or property. This includes experience in procurement, contract management and working with landlords or letting agents. You’ll be able to confidently handle a demanding workload and communicate effectively with all kinds of people. A good knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and the private rented sector is important.

You’ll also need to be energetic, enthusiastic and resourceful, with a genuine passion for property. Ideally, you’ll be qualified to carry out property inspections under the Housing Health and Safety Rating system, but this isn’t essential.

In return, you can look forward to a package that includes a competitive salary, a high-quality pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent learning and development opportunities.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.