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 knowledge of homelessness legislation, particularly the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017
• Experience working with private landlords or within the PRS market
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to targets
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Good understanding of housing standards, compliance and landlord responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle