Interim Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer

Client

Local Authority in Newham

Job Title

Interim Temporary Accommodation Housing Officer

Pay Rate

300 DAILY UMBRELLA

Hours

36 Hours a week(Mon-Fri)

Duration

Initial 3 month contract

Location

HYBRID WORKING-Office based 3 days a week from Dockside,Newham

Description

Key Requirements:

• Strong negotiation skills to secure improved TA rates with housing suppliers and to support step-down conversations with households.
• Experience working in local government housing or related homelessness/TA services, with a clear understanding of TA pressures faced by LAs.
• Proven ability to conduct case reviews, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and progress step-down pathways.
• Ability to actively source and progress Private Rented Sector (PRS) options as part of planned move-on from TA.
• Experience supporting resettlement and PRS move-on, including working with households to overcome barriers and engaging with landlords and agents.
• Comfortable working to weekly targets, with a sharp focus on the top 100 highest-cost cases followed by subsequent cohorts.
• Self-starter able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum without close supervision.
• Agile and adaptable, able to switch between negotiation, case review, supplier engagement, and resident-facing work as required.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively with internal teams and external providers.
• Analytical mindset to track progress, identify trends, and contribute to TA cost-reduction strategies.
• Ability to manage sensitive conversations with professionalism and empathy, particularly in relation to move-on and step-down options for households.
• Outcome-focused, pragmatic, and resilient in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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