Temporary Accommodation Procurement Officer
Camden
Job Role
The Temporary Accommodation and Procurement Compliance service is responsible for the procurement of temporary accommodation,approving property service providers with sufficient competence, skill and expertise in the supply and management of residential property.Service leads on operational matters between the Council and property providers, manage the inspection of temporary accommodation to ensure they are fully compliant with the Council's minimum standards and health and safety requirements; and seek to provide temporary accommodation schemes that deliver the best possible value to the council.
You will support the service to maximise the supply of suitable and safe temporary accommodation homes for homeless households. The postholder will contribute to the ambitions of the council's housing strategy and establish procurement opportunities for the temporary accommodation service. The role will lead in building effective and positive relationships with external providers to ensure an adequate flow of temporary accommodation is available daily to meet housing demand.
Example outcomes or objectives that this role will deliver:
Expand and diversify the existing portfolio of temporary accommodation service providers.
To negotiate the best financial deals for new supply of properties.
Actively identify ways to increase supply of affordable properties.
Inspect properties to ensure it meets the agreed property standard.
Practical in complaint resolutions