Agency Contract Position Location: KT1 Hourly Rate £16 - £20 per hour (Negotiable based on experience)
We are working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Kingston area who is actively seeking a Compliance & Procurement Officer to contribute to their Rough Sleepers Team.
Deliver a high-quality service to private sector landlords and rough sleepers, ensuring smooth property acquisition, renewals, re-lets, and property hand-backs, while managing landlord relationships.
Conduct both responsive and scheduled property visits to ensure compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) for properties within and outside the Royal Borough of Kingston.
Ensure all properties meet required safety standards, supporting the Rehousing Team with the placement of rough sleepers.
You will foster and maintain a range of internal and external contacts in the provision of services and projects, particularly those involved in the direct delivery of the Rough Sleeping Initiatives and the Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme.
You will coordinate and lead the Council's multi-agency rough sleeping arrangements and commissioning to meet the needs of rough sleepers and manage performance to ensure continuous improvement and successful outcomes.
The role reports directly to the Housing Options and Support Manager and is responsible for coordinating and developing Kingston Council's strategic housing response to rough sleeping in conjunction with the Housing Options and Support Manager.