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Ebonnie Goss Associate Director
Job Description
Temporary Accommodation Procurement Manager - Local Authority, London - Day Rate: £350 Umbrella
We are recruiting for a Temporary Accommodation Procurement Manager to work with a Local Authority client in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dynamic team within the Allocations & Lettings department, managing procurement and the delivery of temporary accommodation services.
Role Purpose:
- Oversee the procurement and management of temporary accommodation, ensuring properties meet legal, health & safety standards.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with property providers and stakeholders to secure and renew suitable accommodation.
- Manage voids, repairs, and landlord liaison, ensuring timely lettings and tenancy management.
- Lead on contract management, ensuring supplier compliance, cost-efficiency, and rigorous performance monitoring.
- Work with internal teams to address homelessness and move clients into permanent or alternative housing solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the procurement of temporary accommodation across a range of property types, ensuring compliance with legislation and council standards.
- Monitor contracts with suppliers, including negotiating leases, handling renewals, and ensuring effective property maintenance.
- Collaborate with finance teams to manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective procurement and minimising expenditure on temporary housing.
- Support innovative initiatives to increase affordable housing supply and manage 'move-on' programs to reduce reliance on temporary accommodation.
- Liaise with landlords and the Council's anti-fraud team to prevent fraudulent activity within the temporary accommodation sector.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven experience in temporary accommodation procurement and management.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams in a housing environment.
- In-depth knowledge of housing law, particularly around homelessness, tenancy management, and landlord-tenant legislation.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including property providers, legal teams, and council members.
- Ability to manage budgets and deliver cost-saving initiatives.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement / accommodation acquisition professional to lead a critical service, with the chance to make a real impact on housing delivery in London.
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