Job Title: Housing Supply Officer

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Work proactively with the housing market to increase the supply of Temporary Accommodation (TA) and Private Rented Sector (PRS) housing.
  


• Procure PRS properties on commercially sustainable terms for use by Enfield households.
  


• Identify and secure Private Leased Annexes (PLA) and Private Sector Leasing (PSL) opportunities for temporary housing provision.
  


• Support the conversion of existing leases onto new leasing schemes in line with Council policies.
  


• Facilitate timely and efficient hand back of properties when leases end.
  


• Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, agents, and suppliers to increase housing supply.
  


• Provide advice and guidance to landlords to build trust and encourage participation in PRS schemes.
  


• Work closely with internal teams to ensure housing supply aligns with demand and operational needs.
  


• Support the reduction of households in emergency and temporary accommodation by securing appropriate PRS placements.
  


• Monitor service performance, logging delivery issues and complaints, and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
  

Experience Required

• Experience working within housing supply, private rented sector procurement, or homelessness services.
  


• Proven experience engaging with landlords, agents, and property suppliers.
  


• Experience in negotiating lease agreements or housing procurement arrangements.
  


• Experience working in a target-driven environment focused on increasing housing supply.
  


• Experience of handling complaints and resolving service delivery issues.
  


• Experience working within a local authority or similar environment (desirable).
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong understanding of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) and temporary accommodation provision.
  


• Knowledge of housing legislation, homelessness duties, and leasing schemes (desirable).
  


• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
  


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  


• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  


• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
  


• Competent IT skills, including case management and reporting systems.
  

Key Competencies

• Results-driven with a focus on increasing housing supply.
  


• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
  


• Commercial awareness and negotiation ability.
  


• Customer-focused approach.
  


• Resilient and able to work under pressure.
  


• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
  

Additional

• Ability to travel locally across Enfield for property inspections and landlord meetings.
  


• Flexible approach to work to meet service demands.
  


• We pay on a bi-weekly basis.
  


• Working hours per week: 35.
  


• Location: Enfield.