Negotiator

This Negotiator role sits in the Housing Solutions team at Brighton and Hove City Council, on a two-year fixed-term contract. It focuses on sourcing private rented homes for households in housing need, working with landlords, letting agents and providers to secure properties and check they meet standards. The post suits someone with negotiation and influencing skills, some background in lettings, housing or homelessness prevention, and the ability to manage several deals at once. A Basic DBS check applies.

What the job involves

• Identify and secure suitable accommodation from the private rented sector
• Build productive relationships with landlords, letting agents and property owners
• Inspect properties against required standards and compliance rules
• Negotiate improvements or works with landlords before occupation
• Promote the council's support and housing initiatives to landlords and providers
• Arrange viewings and support lets through to move-in
• Work with colleagues and external partners to make move-ins succeed
• Manage several properties and negotiations at once, keeping accurate records and meeting service targets

What's required

Experience

• Experience in housing, property, customer service, tenancy management, lettings, homelessness prevention or a related field

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent negotiation, influencing and communication skills
• Confident relationship building with a wide range of stakeholders
• Understanding of property standards and compliance, or experience assessing accommodation
• Highly organised, able to manage competing priorities
• Creative, practical problem solving that benefits customers, landlords and the service
• Resilient and flexible, working independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Basic DBS check

What's offered

• Leave entitlement
• Pension
• Wellbeing support
• Training and development
• Flexibility in working arrangements, with personal preferences agreed with manager

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