Our local authority client based in Esher are urgently seeking an experienced Private Rented Sector Liaison Officer. Hybrid working - 2 days in the office, 3 days remoteThe main purpose of the role: This is a time-limited specialist role (of expected duration between 6 to 12 months) responsible for the successful transition of landlords and tenants from the Council''s Guaranteed Rent Scheme to the new Rental Support Scheme (RSS). The role is focused on protecting tenancies wherever possible, maintaining accommodation for vulnerable households, and minimising the risk of avoidable homelessness during and following the transition period. The change in scheme may be challenging for some landlords, as guaranteed rental income comes to an end and is replaced by a one-off support payment, alongside the eventual conclusion of their contractual relationship with the Council. As a result, the role requires exceptional negotiation, diplomacy, influencing, and relationship-building skills to maintain landlord confidence, support tenants, and enable a smooth and managed transition. Where negotiation is unable to mitigate the risk of eviction, you will take a lead role in securing suitable alternative accommodation and coordinating planned moves and resettlement, ensuring households remain safely and appropriately housed.Specific duties and responsibilities 1. Lead engagement with landlords during the phased closure of the Guaranteed Rent Scheme, providing clear, timely, and supportive ..... full job details .....