Job Description
JOB TITLE: Acquisitions Officer \n LOCATION: Ealing West London, W5 2HL / 2 days office / 3 days remote\n\nPAY RATE: £22.33 PAYE / £29.05 umbrella per hour\n START DATE: ASAP\n DURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 35 hours a week \n IR35 STATUS: Inside \n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nProcure a sufficient supply of private sector accommodation to meet the needs of clients in housing need.\nDevelop and implement marketing and procurement strategies to maximize the availability of affordable accommodation.\nProvide advice, support, and encouragement to landlords, increasing the number of directly managed units.\nMaintain effective relationships with new and existing accommodation suppliers.\nEnsure compliance with housing standards and regulations, including property inspections and safety checks.\nAdminister landlord incentive schemes and prepare relevant documentation.\nPromote the Council's private sector schemes through campaigns, seminars, and training.\nOrganize and manage the annual Landlords Forum.\nProvide support to landlords through forums, newsletters, and up-to-date website information.\nPrepare lease and contract documentation and manage end-of-lease negotiations.\nRespond to enquiries from clients, MPs, Councillors, and other stakeholders. \n\nKey Performance Indicators:\n\nNumber of properties acquired according to scheme\nNumber of landlords accredited\nNumber of leases extended\nReduction of households in B&B Shared Accommodation\nDelivery of private sector leased accommodation at nil cost to the Council \n\nEssential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\n\nExperience working with private sector landlords\nKnowledge of temporary housing subsidy systems and welfare benefits\nUnderstanding of the private sector rental market and procurement processes\nFamiliarity with homelessness legislation and property inspections\nStrong negotiating skills and ability to manage own workload\nEffective team player with excellent communication skills \n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco.
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