PRS Lettings Negotiator

We are working closely with a local authority inLambethto assist with the appointment of aPRS Lettings Negotiator on a 4.5-months contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 22.51- 29.67 per hour

Summary:

The PRS Lettings Negotiator plays a key role in supporting the Councils homelessness prevention and housing needs objectives by securing affordable private rented sector (PRS) accommodation for households in housing need. The post holder will proactively source and negotiate suitable private rented properties build strong relationships with landlords and letting agents and facilitate successful tenancy placements for residents at risk of homelessness or requiring move-on accommodation.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure private rented sector accommodation through proactive landlord engagement networking marketing initiatives and property sourcing activities.
• Negotiate affordable rental agreements and incentive packages to secure properties for eligible households.
• Conduct inspections of prospective properties to assess suitability condition and compliance with housing standards.
• Assist applicants with Universal Credit and Housing Benefit applications where appropriate.
• Ensure all casework payments inspections and tenancy arrangements comply with Council procedures and financial regulations.

Qualifications:

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent experience.

Essentials:

• Experience working within housing homelessness prevention lettings tenancy management housing advice or a related field.
• Experience conducting property inspections or assessing housing standards.
• Understanding of homelessness legislation and housing options services.
• Knowledge of the private rented sector and landlord responsibilities.
• Awareness of welfare benefits Universal Credit and housing affordability assessments.
• Knowledge of housing health and safety considerations and property standards.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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