Home Finder

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Home Finder Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex. What the Job Will Be Doing * Procuring private rented sector (PRS) properties to support homelessness prevention, relief and temporary accommodation duties * Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and private sector partners to increase housing supply * Negotiating with landlords and managing agents to secure suitable accommodation for residents * Supporting residents to access PRS accommodation, reducing reliance on temporary accommodation * Ensuring all properties meet required standards, compliance and legislative requirements * Carrying out property inspections prior to acquisition and during use * Maintaining accurate records of landlord engagement and property procurement activity * Working collaboratively with internal teams to meet housing demand and deliver statutory duties * Meeting targets for securing accommodation and contributing to service performance * Providing advice and guidance to landlords and promoting the benefits of working with the Council * Supporting placements into temporary accommodation where required and participating in duty rotas * Contributing to service improvement and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and housing supply * Working on a hybrid basis, with 2–3 days per week in the office What You Will Need * Experience working in a customer-focused housing or property role * Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, particularly the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 * Experience working with private landlords or within the PRS market * Strong negotiation and influencing skills * Ability to manage a busy workload and work to targets * Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders * Good understanding of housing standards, compliance and landlord responsibilities * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle