Lettings Officer

Project overview

We are working with a client based in Hertfordshire who is recruiting for a Lettings officer in the housing needs team on an interim basis for the course of 6 months.

This role will focus on private rented sector procurement to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation (TA) specifically nightly paid and deliver significant cost savings for the Council.

• Proactively source and secure private rented properties for households currently in TA.
• Build strong relationships with landlords and agents to expand housing options.
• Support homelessness prevention objectives by ensuring successful tenancies.
• Ensure referrals of suitable tenants for homes procured.
• Manage paperwork and compliance for tenancy agreements.
• Liaise with landlords, tenants, agents, and Council departments (Housing Benefit, Environmental Health, etc.) to ensure smooth tenancy management.

Requirements

If this role is of interest, please apply with your CV, today.

• Previous knowledge and/or experience of the private rented housing sector.

Project details

• Hybrid working 3 days p/w in office
• Start: ASAP
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, GB