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Job Title: Deputy Temporary Accommodation & Procurement Manager

Salary Range: £44,773 – £52,674 per annum

Fixed Term - Fulltime

Location: 2nd Floor, Bridas House, 90 Putney Bridge Road, London, SW18 1HR

Objective of role  

Can you see yourself playing an important role in leading the team who procure private sector properties (PRS) and long-term temporary accommodation for homeless families across Richmond and Wandsworth? If so, this is a unique opportunity to work for a ground-breaking shared staffing structure across both boroughs. You will 

You will be primarily responsible for ensuring the supply of cost effective, suitable temporary and private sector accommodation to meet the Councils’ statutory homeless duties. 

About the role 

Managing a front-line team who actively procure private sector accommodation for clients who are at risk of homelessness in the private housing sector as well as securing properties for the purpose of long-term temporary accommodation. 

We are looking for a self-motivated manager who has a track record of leading teams, ensuring targets are exceeded, through effective team development and management.  

If you think you have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a very demanding front line service, we want you to apply. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• To be able to apply working knowledge of complex legislation applicable to the post in particular, homeless legislation, welfare reform.
• Understanding the suitability of accommodation and ending homeless duty of Discharge of Duty under Section 193(5) – Housing Act 1996 Part VII.
• Good practice around property inspections as well as Landlord and tenant legislation including Housing Health and Safety Rating System.
• Proven excellent communication, mediation skills in dealing with landlords and applicants, particularly those who may have disabilities or are vulnerable.
• A working knowledge of the private sector Lettings market within a local authority setting 
• The ability to apply working knowledge of complex legislation applicable to the role in particular, homeless legislation, case law, welfare benefits, relevant Codes, as well as landlord and tenant law

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025

Shortlisting Date: 28 May 2025

Interview Date: 04 June 2025

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Useful Information

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils