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JOB TITLE: Acquisitions Officer
LOCATION: Ealing West London, W5 2HL / 2 days office / 3 days remote

PAY RATE: £22.33 PAYE / £29.05 umbrella per hour
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION/Hours: 3-month initial contract/ 35 hours a week
IR35 STATUS: Inside

Key Responsibilities:

Procure a sufficient supply of private sector accommodation to meet the needs of clients in housing need.
Develop and implement marketing and procurement strategies to maximize the availability of affordable accommodation.
Provide advice, support, and encouragement to landlords, increasing the number of directly managed units.
Maintain effective relationships with new and existing accommodation suppliers.
Ensure compliance with housing standards and regulations, including property inspections and safety checks.
Administer landlord incentive schemes and prepare relevant documentation.
Promote the Council's private sector schemes through campaigns, seminars, and training.
Organize and manage the annual Landlords Forum.
Provide support to landlords through forums, newsletters, and up-to-date website information.
Prepare lease and contract documentation and manage end-of-lease negotiations.
Respond to enquiries from clients, MPs, Councillors, and other stakeholders.

Key Performance Indicators:

Number of properties acquired according to scheme
Number of landlords accredited
Number of leases extended
Reduction of households in B&B Shared Accommodation
Delivery of private sector leased accommodation at nil cost to the Council

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience working with private sector landlords
Knowledge of temporary housing subsidy systems and welfare benefits
Understanding of the private sector rental market and procurement processes
Familiarity with homelessness legislation and property inspections
Strong negotiating skills and ability to manage own workload
Effective team player with excellent communication skills

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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