Based in Kensington paying £20.00ph PAYE

This is working full time hours on a temporary basis.

Our client is looking for an Accommodation Officer. To be responsible for managing a portfolio of temporary accommodation, liaising with the Accommodation Team Tenancy Officers, Accommodation Providers, local authorities, central Government bodies and other departments.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Collating and managing available temporary accommodation vacancies
• Monitoring supply and suitability of accommodation in accordance with current legislation.
• Collating and managing vital statistical information for the Housing Commissioning Team
• Liaising closely with the Principal Housing Enabling and Private Sector Officer and Procurement Officers concerning the supply of temporary accommodation stock.
• Liaising closely with Accommodation Providers to ensure they provide good quality affordable temporary accommodation.
• Monitoring compliance, performance and quality information, and other information used to inform reviews of third-party providers.
• Managing the caseload of properties required back by Landlords; closely working with the Accommodation Providers, Income Team and Legal Department
• Holding and contributing to liaison meetings with third party providers.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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