Job Description:
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Elmbridge to assist with the appointment of a Private Rented Sector Officer, on a 3-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £20.52 - £27.06 per hour
Summary:
Private Rented Sector Officer responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery of the Council's Rental Support Scheme, helping homeless or at-risk households secure and sustain private rented accommodation. The role involves building relationships with landlords and letting agents, managing tenancy processes, conducting property inspections, and supporting tenants to maintain stable housing.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with private landlords and letting agents to increase housing supply.
- Negotiate tenancy agreements and affordable rental arrangements.
- Manage the Rental Support Scheme, including property onboarding, tenancy documentation, deposits, and inspections.
- Match households to suitable private rented accommodation and support move-on from temporary accommodation.
- Conduct property inspections to ensure safety, compliance, and suitability standards are met.
Essentials:
- GCSEs or equivalent.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Access to a vehicle for property visits and inspections.
- Significant experience in the private rented sector and knowledge of tenancy legislation.
- Experience delivering customer-focused services and dealing with the public.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Good understanding of homelessness legislation, including the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and Housing Act 1996.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires a Basic DBS
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 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. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Required Skills:
Legislation BASIC Support Access Driving Deposits Compliance Onboarding Supply LTD Negotiation Documentation Business Communication
