Demand Officer - Homelessness Relief & Temporary Accommodation

36 hours per week | Hybrid (1 day on-site, remainder remote) | ASAP Start

£21.91 PAYE (£28.57 Umbrella, rising to £29.49 after 12 weeks) | Hybrid Working | East London | 3-Month Contract (Likely Extension)

Demand Officer
Temporary Role - 3 months with possible extensions
Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
Hybrid Working - 1 day per week in Stratford (Bridge Road Depot, E15 3LX), remainder remote
PO1 - £21.91 PAYE (or Umbrella equivalent of £29.75 per hour)
ASAP StartWe're recruiting for an experienced Demand Officer to join a busy Housing Needs service within a large London local authority.

This role sits primarily within the homelessness relief and temporary accommodation function, supporting households who are already homeless and require accommodation, move-on support, and longer-term housing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of homeless households and assess housing needs
Arrange emergency and temporary accommodation placements
Support customers to secure longer-term housing solutions
Liaise with landlords, accommodation providers and internal teams
Maintain accurate case records and performance data
Ensure statutory homelessness duties are met
Handle complex cases, enquiries and complaints
Support vulnerable individuals and families through the homelessness process

About You

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

Homelessness relief
Temporary accommodation
Housing needs
Housing solutions
Housing options
Move-on servicesYou should have:

Experience managing a high-volume housing or homelessness caseload
Knowledge of homelessness legislation and the Homelessness Reduction Act
Experience arranging or managing temporary accommodation placements
Experience supporting homeless households into settled accommodation
Strong case management and record-keeping skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Previous local authority housing experience (highly desirable)

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for housing professionals with strong relief, temporary accommodation, housing needs or move-on experience. Candidates from purely prevention-focused backgrounds may be less suited, as the team works predominantly with households requiring accommodation and active homelessness interventions.

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