Compliance & Procurement Officer (Rough Sleepers)
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.
Agency Contract Position | Location: KT1 | Hourly Rate £16 - £20 per hour (Negotiable based on experience)
Role Overview:
- 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.
- Ensure all properties meet required safety standards, supporting the Rehousing Team with the placement of rough sleepers.
- Conduct both responsive and scheduled property visits to ensure compliance with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) for properties within and outside of Kingston.
- Liaise with housing providers, landlords, and contractors to ensure adherence to Gas Safe regulations and all other relevant legislative requirements.
- Maintain detailed records of property visits, updating property compliance databases, and responding to requests for progress statistics. Provide feedback on landlord, contractor, and resident interactions.
- Identify and report non-compliance issues, hazards under HHSRS, and Safeguarding concerns raised during visits or by landlords, contractors, residents, or other stakeholders.
- Oversee payments and record expenditure related to property management for rough sleeper schemes.
- Provide quarterly reports to the Greater London Authority (GLA) and other statistical data as required.
Knowledge:
- Housing law and security of tenure, including Assured Shorthold Tenancies, licences, and non-secure tenancies.
- Repairing obligations, health and safety standards for temporary accommodation, and private sector housing.
- Private leasing schemes, focusing on procurement and management, and their financial and operational considerations.
- Understanding the needs of rough sleepers in temporary accommodation.
Desired Experience:
- Frontline public housing service experience.
- Marketing and procurement of private sector properties, with a proven track record in lettings.
- Partnership working, negotiation, and casework expertise.
For further details or to apply, kindly submit your interest, and a detailed Job Description will be shared with suitable candidates.
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