Supply and Acquisitions Officer in Milton Keynes

Location: Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Closing Date: 20/09/2026

Job Category: Adult Social Care

Service Area: Adult Services - Homeless Prevention + Access

Package Description:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. There is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Job Introduction:

We’re recruiting a Supply and Acquisitions Officer to join our Housing Solutions service at Milton Keynes City Council. Our Housing Solutions team plays an important role in helping people access safe, suitable and affordable accommodation across Milton Keynes. Working closely with property owners, landlords, partners and internal services, we help secure accommodation that supports homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation needs and housing duties.

In this rewarding role, you’ll help increase the supply of quality homes available to the council, manage a large portfolio of accommodation, carry out inspections and assessments, and build strong relationships with landlords and accommodation providers. Your work will directly support local people and help us deliver decent, affordable homes, one of the key priorities for Milton Keynes.

We are a values-led organisation and we are Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative. We are committed to making Milton Keynes a better place to live while delivering high-quality services for our communities.

Site-Based Role:

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace. Interviews for this role will be held on 2nd October 2026.

Deliver a high-quality supply and acquisitions service that secures suitable and affordable accommodation for Housing Solutions and other council services.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with landlords, accommodation providers and external partners to increase the availability of properties.
• Manage a large portfolio of accommodation, carrying out inspections, housing health and safety assessments, contract management activities and compliance checks.
• Provide advice and guidance on fees, incentives, standards, policies and accommodation options to partners, customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor performance information and ensure case management systems are updated within required timescales.
• Use negotiation, problem solving and risk assessment skills to achieve positive outcomes for residents, landlords and the council.

Ideal Candidate:

• A qualification relating to housing, property, surveying, environmental health or a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience gained within a housing, property acquisition or procurement environment.
• You’ll have a good understanding of housing legislation, housing standards, procurement processes and the legal framework that supports accommodation provision.
• An effective negotiator who can build positive relationships with landlords, property owners, partners and colleagues while achieving successful outcomes.
• Experience of managing a varied workload, making informed decisions and delivering work accurately within deadlines.
• Comfortable carrying out property inspections, assessing risks as categorised under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, taking appropriate action to address concerns following a property visit, and maintaining high-quality records and data.
• A creative problem solver who demonstrates our values of being Dedicated, Respectful and Collaborative in everything you do.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About The Organisation:

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live. We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups. We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.