Acquisitions Officer

Are you passionate about delivering housing solutions that genuinely improve residents' lives? We are seeking an experienced and proactive Acquisitions Officer to join a forward-thinking Housing Needs Service within a North East London local authority. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a resident-centred team focused on securing safe, sustainable temporary accommodation for vulnerable households. In this role, you will play a key part in acquiring and inspecting properties to ensure they meet regulatory standards and provide high-quality accommodation. You will work closely with landlords, agents, providers and internal stakeholders to identify effective homelessness solutions, while managing a portfolio of properties, hostels, blocks or estates. You will also support the wider homelessness prevention agenda by applying your knowledge of housing legislation and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for residents. We are looking for someone with: ·Strong knowledge of the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 ·Experience in property acquisition, temporary accommodation or housing management ·The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and negotiate effectively ·An understanding of welfare benefits and adult social care ·A proactive, organised and resident-focused approach You'll be joining an ambitious and evolving Housing Needs Service with a positive learning culture that embraces innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. If you are ready to make a real impact within a dynamic local authority environment, we would love to hear from you.  How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW.   If you do not hear from us within 2 working days of applying, your application has been unsuccessful.   If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed)